The NBA’s financial landscape continues to soar, with superstar contracts reaching unprecedented heights for the 2024-25 season. From max extensions to wild supermax payouts, players across the league are securing bags like never before.
These aren’t just your household names anymore—some of these paychecks belong to the league’s next generation of stars. Whether you’re a casual fan or glued to League Pass every night, here’s a fun look at who’s getting paid the most this season.
25. Kyrie Irving – $41,000,000
Kyrie Irving might be one of the most unpredictable stars in the NBA, but his salary is anything but chaotic. Whether dazzling with handles or debating philosophy mid-game, he’s still making elite money in Dallas.
24. Pascal Siakam – $42,176,400
Siakam has quietly stayed in the high-earning club thanks to his consistency and versatility. Indiana is banking on his all-around game to help push them deep into the playoffs.
23. Lauri Markkanen – $42,176,400
Markkanen’s breakout with Utah came with a well-earned pay bump. The Jazz are counting on his shooting and size to lead their next era.
22. Tyrese Haliburton – $42,176,400
Haliburton cashed in big after becoming the face of the Pacers. His flashy passes and imaginative play have already turned heads and boosted his bank account.
21. Anthony Edwards – $42,176,400
Edwards is one of the league’s most electric young stars; his contract proves it. Minnesota knows he’s the future, and they’re paying him like it.
20. Fred VanVleet – $42,846,615
VanVleet went from undrafted to over forty million a year. Houston is betting that its championship experience will help elevate its young core.
19. Trae Young – $43,031,940
Trae’s deep threes and fearless swagger keep him among the league’s most exciting—and highest-paid—point guards. Atlanta might be struggling, but Trae’s checkbook isn’t.
18. Luka Dončić – $43,031,940
Luka magic doesn’t come cheap. The Lakers are hoping his wizardry translates to banners in the rafters.
17. Anthony Davis – $43,219,440
Davis is still one of the league’s most dominant forces when healthy. Dallas hopes to stay on the floor and earn every bit of that hefty contract.
16. Rudy Gobert – $43,827,586
Love him or hate him, Gobert keeps cashing monster checks. His defense and rebounding remain elite, even if the memes never stop.
15. Zach LaVine – $44,531,940
LaVine’s athleticism and scoring touch helped him secure a massive deal. Now with the Kings, he’ll look to prove he’s worth every dollar in a new environment.
14. LeBron James – $48,728,845
Even in year twenty-something, LeBron remains a top earner. The Lakers aren’t just paying for performance—they’re paying for royalty.
13. Damian Lillard – $48,787,676
Dame’s loyalty finally led to a trade and a gigantic payday. Now in Milwaukee, he’s chasing a ring while raking in serious cash.
12. Giannis Antetokounmpo – $48,787,676
The Greek Freak is worth every penny with his unique blend of power and agility. Milwaukee is doing everything to keep him happy, including the massive salary.
11. Jimmy Butler – $48,798,677
Playoff Jimmy brings the heat—and a big paycheck. Golden State is banking on his two-way brilliance to extend its dynasty window.
10. Kawhi Leonard – $49,205,800
Kawhi doesn’t say much, but his bank account speaks volumes. When healthy, he’s still a defensive menace with ice-cold offense.
9. Paul George – $49,205,800
PG-13 is still getting paid like a blockbuster. His smooth game and veteran presence have landed him a new chapter in Philly.
8. Karl-Anthony Towns – $49,205,800
KAT’s big man skillset comes with a big-time salary. Now with the Knicks, he has a fresh chance to dominate under the bright lights.
7. Devin Booker – $49,205,800
Booker’s silky jumper and clutch performances earned him the bag. Phoenix is all-in, and Booker is at the center of it all.
6. Jaylen Brown – $49,205,800
Fresh off a mega-extension, Brown proves he’s more than just Tatum’s co-star. Boston paid big, and Brown’s rising play might make it worth it.
5. Bradley Beal – $50,203,930
Beal may have changed jerseys, but the money stayed elite. He’s part of a superteam built around giant salaries and bigger expectations in Phoenix.
4. Kevin Durant – $51,179,021
Durant’s scoring touch is as unstoppable as his bank deposits. That salary keeps dropping into the account whether he’s healthy or not.
3. Nikola Jokić – $51,415,938
The MVP and former champion doesn’t just put up numbers—he gets paid like it, too. Denver knows they’ve got a generational talent on their hands.
2. Joel Embiid – $51,415,938
When Embiid is on, he’s unstoppable—and his paycheck reflects that. The Sixers are hoping this MVP contract leads to a championship one.
1. Stephen Curry – $55,761,216
No surprise here—Steph is still the gold standard. The Warriors’ face of the franchise is also the face of the NBA’s financial boom.
