Updated 27 July 2026 — contract history verified against Spotrac; NBL move confirmed via Hoops Rumors.
Joe Ingles’s NBA career is over. In May 2026 the 38-year-old signed a two-year contract with Melbourne United in Australia’s NBL, closing a run of more than a decade in the world’s best league and returning him to the country where he started.
It is a homecoming in the literal sense. Ingles was born in Adelaide, played his junior basketball in Canberra, and spent three seasons with the now-defunct South Dragons in Melbourne from 2006 to 2009 before going undrafted in 2009. Sixteen years later he has come back to the same city.
Joe Ingles Bio
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| First Name | Joseph |
| Last Name | Ingles |
| Full Name | Joseph Howarth Ingles |
| Date of Birth | October 2, 1987 |
| Age | 38 (as of July 2026) |
| Birth Place | Happy Valley, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Residence | Melbourne, Victoria (based on current team location) |
| Country | Australia |
| Profession | Professional Basketball Player |
| Education | Pasadena High School, Lake Ginninderra College, Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) |
| Father | Tim Ingles |
| Mother | Lynne Ingles |
| Nationality | Australian (also holds a British passport) |
| Siblings | Megan Ingles (sister) |
| Brother | None known |
| Religion | Not publicly disclosed |
| Spouse | Renae Hallinan Ingles (married 2015) |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Weight | 220 lbs (100 kg) |
| Height | 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) |
| Net Worth | No reliable current published estimate |
| Category | Sports |
| Current Team | Melbourne United (NBL, Australia) |
| Position | Shooting Guard / Small Forward |
| Jersey Number | 7 (commonly worn) |
| Years Active | 2006–present |
| Draft | Undrafted in 2009 NBA Draft |
| Drafted By | N/A (signed as a free agent) |
| Previous Teams | South Dragons (NBL), CB Granada (Spain), FC Barcelona (Spain), Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel), Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers, Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Awards | NBL Rookie of the Year (2007), NBL Champion (2008-09), EuroLeague Champion (2013-14), Tokyo Olympics Bronze Medal (2020), Utah Jazz all-time leader in 3-pointers made |
| @joeingles7 |
Career Overview
Joe Ingles started his NBA career after playing in Europe. He joined the Utah Jazz and spent eight seasons there, becoming their top three-point shooter. After Utah, he played short stints with the Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic.
He signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2024 and spent two seasons there before leaving the NBA in 2026. Ingles also found success internationally, winning a bronze medal with Australia at the Tokyo Olympics and earning global recognition in basketball.
How the NBA Chapter Ended
Ingles’s final NBA contract was a one-year, $3,634,153 deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, fully guaranteed. The playing time did not match the paycheck: he appeared in 46 regular season games for a total of 267 minutes — about 5.8 minutes a game, most of it in garbage time.
That is the unglamorous reality of a veteran’s last NBA year, and it is worth stating plainly rather than dressing it up. He was paid a rotation salary to be a locker-room presence, and both sides understood the arrangement. His earlier Minnesota deal, signed on 6 July 2024, was worth $3,303,771.
Why the Numbers Are Given as a Range
No credible, current published estimate of Ingles’s net worth exists for 2026. Figures circulating online are recycled from older articles and are not traceable to any disclosure or reputable valuation. Rather than repeat one, this article works from what can be verified: his contract history, which is a matter of public record via Spotrac, which puts his career NBA earnings at roughly $87.9 million gross.
Ingles’s earnings arc is a common one among long-serving role players — a modest start after going undrafted, a peak in Utah, then a tapering set of one-year veteran deals. Across our NBA net worth coverage, Landry Shamet shows the same journeyman pattern ending very differently, while Jordan Clarkson and Klay Thompson illustrate how quickly late-career terms fall away. Andrew Wiggins, another player who arrived via an unconventional route, is a useful contrast.
Endorsements Deals
Ingles has held endorsement and partnership arrangements over his career, most consistently with Adidas. The terms have never been disclosed, and the figures quoted for them elsewhere are not traceable to a primary source, so no number is given here.
No investment or business holdings have been publicly disclosed. Speculation about property or startup stakes appears in other coverage of Ingles, but nothing supports it, so it is left out here.
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Personal Life
Joe Ingles and his fam after the game @JonKrawczynski ❤️ pic.twitter.com/okxYn2V8y8
— Spencer Rea, CPA (@SpencerRea3) March 22, 2025
Off the court, Ingles is married to Renae Ingles and they have children. Their son Jacob is autistic. In one widely shared moment on 22 March 2025, coach Chris Finch started Ingles against the New Orleans Pelicans so that Jacob could watch his father play in person for the first time; Ingles played six minutes and recorded an assist. His charity and community work in Australia and the United States is not documented in enough detail to quantify here.
Conclusion
Ingles finishes his NBA career with roughly $87.9 million in gross contract earnings, an Olympic bronze medal, and a two-year deal at Melbourne United that takes him back to where he began. What that converts to as a net worth figure is not publicly known, and this article does not guess at one.
Starting in Australia and becoming an NBA veteran, Ingles has built a strong financial legacy alongside his basketball career. For updated stats and contract details, visit Spotrac or Basketball-Reference. His story shows steady growth and smart decisions, both on and off the court.
FAQs About Joe Ingles Net Worth
What is Joe Ingles’ current team?
Melbourne United in Australia’s NBL, on a two-year deal signed in May 2026. He no longer plays in the NBA.
What was Joe Ingles’ final NBA contract?
A one-year, $3,634,153 fully guaranteed deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, his last before leaving for the NBL.
Who is Joe Ingles wife?
Joe Ingles wife is Renae Ingles, and they have children.
