NBA money is no joke. An average contract is worth around $12.3 million, according to Basketball-Reference. Star players earn more, and they could get paid $50 million to $62.5 million annually.
In the 2026-27 season, the top 16 players will earn more than $50 million. The highest-paid player right now is Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors. The two-time MVP will earn $62.5 million this season, as per Basketball-Reference. The Warriors star will be the only player earning $60 million this season.
