| 1 | Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry is the highest-paid NBA player for the 2024-2025 season, with a salary of $55,761,216. He is also projected to be the highest-paid player in the 2025-26 season, earning $59.6 million from the Golden State Warriors. Curry was the first player to surpass the $40 million, $50 million, and will be the first to earn $60 million in a season. |
| 2 | Nikola Jokić Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic is among the highest-paid players for the 2024-2025 season, earning $51,415,938. He is also set to earn $55,224,526 in the 2025-26 season. Jokic also boasts the highest average annual value on his contract. |
| 3 | Joel Embiid Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid is tied with Nikola Jokic as the second highest-paid player for the 2024-2025 season, with a salary of $51,415,938. He is also set to earn $55,224,526 in the 2025-26 season. Embiid is also tied with Jokic in the second slot for highest-paid players. |
| 4 | Kevin Durant Houston Rockets Kevin Durant is the highest-paid NBA player of all time in total career earnings, with projected earnings of $598.2 million as of October 2025. For the 2024-25 season, his salary is $49,856,021. He is set to earn $54,708,609 in the 2025-26 season. |
| 5 | LeBron James Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James has been the NBA's highest-paid player for 11 consecutive years, with total earnings of $128.7 million in the 2024-25 season, including salary and endorsements. He is projected to earn $137.6 million in the 2025-26 season. As of October 2023, James had the most career earnings on the court with $432 million. |
| 6 | Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo is among the highest-paid players for the 2024-2025 season, with a salary of $49,205,800. He is set to earn $54,126,450 in the 2025-26 season. He is also tied for seventh on the list of highest earners with Damian Lillard. |
| 7 | Jaylen Brown Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown is among the highest-paid players for the 2024-2025 season, with a salary of $49,205,800. He inked a five-year, $304 million supermax extension in July 2023, the largest contract in NBA history, which kicks in for the 2024-25 season. |
| 8 | Luka Dončić Dallas Mavericks, ~$43.3M/year |
| 9 | Devin Booker Phoenix Suns Devin Booker is among the highest-paid players for the 2024-2025 season, with a salary of $49,205,800. He has earned over $520 million in career earnings, including a four-year, $220 million extension signed in July 2022. |
| 10 | Damian Lillard Milwaukee Bucks Damian Lillard is among the highest-paid players for the 2023-24 season, earning $42.4 million. He is projected to earn $54.1 million in the 2025-26 season and ranks among the top NBA players of all time in career earnings. |
| 11 | Bradley Beal Phoenix Suns Bradley Beal is among the highest-paid players for the 2024-2025 season, with a salary of $50,203,930. He is also projected to earn $55.2 million in the 2025-26 season. He signed a four-year, $251.02 million contract that will keep him with the Phoenix Suns. |
| 12 | Kawhi Leonard Los Angeles Clippers Kawhi Leonard is among the highest-paid players for the 2024-2025 season, with a salary of $49,205,800. He signed a four-year deal worth over $176 million in 2021, extended in January 2024, keeping him with the Clippers through the 2026-27 season. |
| 13 | Paul George Philadelphia 76ers Paul George is among the highest-paid players for the 2024-2025 season, with a salary of $49,205,800. He signed a four-year, $212 million deal with the 76ers. George also ranks among the top NBA players of all time in career earnings. |
| 14 | Karl-Anthony Towns New York Knicks Karl-Anthony Towns is among the highest-paid players for the 2024-2025 season, with a salary of $49,205,800. He is in his first season with the New York Knicks after a nine-year spell with the Minnesota Timberwolves. |
| 15 | Klay Thompson Golden State Warriors Klay Thompson was among the highest-paid players for the 2022-23 season, earning $40,600,080. He is projected to earn $64.2 million in the 2023-24 season. |
| 16 | Anthony Davis Los Angeles Lakers Anthony Davis was among the highest-paid players for the 2022-23 season, earning $37,980,720. He is projected to earn $54.1 million in the 2025-26 season. |
| 17 | Khris Middleton Milwaukee Bucks Khris Middleton was among the highest-paid players for the 2022-23 season, earning $37,948,276. |
| 18 | Jimmy Butler Miami Heat Jimmy Butler was among the highest-paid players for the 2022-23 season, earning $37,653,300. He is projected to earn $54.1 million in the 2025-26 season. |
| 19 | Tobias Harris Philadelphia 76ers Tobias Harris was among the highest-paid players for the 2022-23 season, earning $37,633,050. |
| 20 | Luka Doncic Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic was among the highest-paid players for the 2022-23 season, earning $37,096,500. He is projected to earn $54,126,450 in the 2025-26 season. |
| 21 | D'Angelo Russell Minnesota Timberwolves D'Angelo Russell was among the highest-paid players for the 2022-23 season, earning $31,377,750. |
| 22 | Deandre Ayton Phoenix Suns Deandre Ayton was among the highest-paid players for the 2022-23 season, earning $30,913,750. |
| 23 | Donovan Mitchell Utah Jazz Donovan Mitchell was among the highest-paid players for the 2022-23 season, earning $30,351,780. He is projected to earn between $45-46 million annually in the coming seasons. |
| 24 | Gordon Hayward Charlotte Hornets Gordon Hayward was among the highest-paid players for the 2022-23 season, earning $30,075,000. |
| 25 | Jaren Jackson Jr. Memphis Grizzlies Jaren Jackson Jr. was among the highest-paid players for the 2022-23 season, earning $28,946,605. |
| 26 | Kevin Love Cleveland Cavaliers Kevin Love was among the highest-paid players for the 2022-23 season, earning $28,942,830. |
| 27 | Chris Paul Phoenix Suns Chris Paul was among the highest-paid players for the 2022-23 season, earning $28,400,000. He is also ranked among the top earners of all time. |
| 28 | Kyle Lowry Miami Heat Kyle Lowry was among the highest-paid players for the 2022-23 season, earning $28,333,334. |
| 29 | Jalen Brunson New York Knicks Jalen Brunson was among the highest-paid players for the 2022-23 season, earning $27,733,332. |
| 30 | DeMar DeRozan Chicago Bulls DeMar DeRozan was among the highest-paid players for the 2022-23 season, earning $27,300,000. |
| 31 | Al Horford Boston Celtics Al Horford was among the highest-paid players for the 2022-23 season, earning $26,500,000. |
| 32 | Draymond Green Golden State Warriors Draymond Green was among the highest-paid players for the 2022-23 season, earning $25,806,468. |
| 33 | Russell Westbrook Los Angeles Lakers Russell Westbrook was among the highest-paid players for the 2022-23 season, earning $47,063,478. He has accumulated $340,265,800 in career earnings. |
| 34 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to earn $38.3 million in the 2025-26 season, with his salary set to surpass $70 million by 2028 due to a four-year, $285 million contract extension. He is ranked among the top NBA players of all time in career earnings. |
| 35 | Jayson Tatum Boston Celtics Jayson Tatum is projected to earn $54.1 million in the 2025-26 season. He made history with a five-year, $314 million contract extension in the summer of 2024. |
| 36 | Kyrie Irving Dallas Mavericks Kyrie Irving has career earnings of $511.2 million, placing him among the top NBA players of all time. |
| 37 | James Harden LA Clippers James Harden has career earnings of $509.3 million, placing him among the top NBA players of all time. He is also projected to earn $55.6 million in the 2023-24 season. |
| 38 | Anthony Davis Los Angeles Lakers Anthony Davis is projected to earn $54.1 million in the 2025-26 season. He was among the highest-paid players for the 2022-23 season, earning $37,980,720. |
| 39 | Chris Bosh Miami Heat Chris Bosh has accumulated $212.2 million in career earnings. |
| 40 | Joe Johnson Various Teams Joe Johnson has accumulated $214.0 million in career earnings. |
| 41 | Pau Gasol Various Teams Pau Gasol has accumulated $215.0 million in career earnings. |
| 42 | Michael Porter Jr. Denver Nuggets Michael Porter Jr. is among the top 40 highest-paid players for the 2025-26 season. |
| 43 | Zach LaVine Sacramento Kings Zach LaVine is among the top 40 highest-paid players for the 2025-26 season. |
| 44 | Cade Cunningham Detroit Pistons Cade Cunningham is among the top 40 highest-paid players for the 2025-26 season. |
| 45 | Evan Mobley Cleveland Cavaliers Evan Mobley is among the top 40 highest-paid players for the 2025-26 season. |
| 46 | Trae Young Atlanta Hawks Trae Young is among the top 40 highest-paid players for the 2025-26 season. |
| 47 | Elton Brand Various Teams Elton Brand has accumulated $165.9 million in career earnings. |
| 48 | Jermaine O'Neal Various Teams Jermaine O'Neal has accumulated $167.6 million in career earnings. |
| 49 | LaMarcus Aldridge Various Teams LaMarcus Aldridge has accumulated $168.7 million in career earnings. |
| 50 | Vince Carter Various Teams Vince Carter has accumulated $169.5 million in career earnings. |
| 51 | Chris Webber Various Teams Chris Webber has accumulated $178.2 million in career earnings. |
| 52 | Ray Allen Various Teams Ray Allen has accumulated $184.4 million in career earnings. |
| 53 | Tyson Chandler Various Teams Tyson Chandler has accumulated $185.2 million in career earnings. |
| 54 | Jason Kidd Various Teams Jason Kidd has accumulated $187.7 million in career earnings. |
| 55 | Paul Pierce Various Teams Paul Pierce has accumulated $195.1 million in career earnings. |
| 56 | Dwyane Wade Miami Heat Dwyane Wade has accumulated $196.4 million in career earnings. |
| 57 | Zach Randolph Various Teams Zach Randolph has accumulated $196.6 million in career earnings. |
| 58 | Kevin Garnett Various Teams Kevin Garnett has career earnings of $334.3 million and is ranked among the top NBA players of all time. He earned $335 million over his 21 seasons in the league. |
| 59 | Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant has career earnings of $323.3 million, placing him among the top NBA players of all time. |
| 60 | John Wall Houston Rockets / Los Angeles Clippers John Wall exercised a $47,366,760 player option for the 2022/23 season with the Houston Rockets. He counted for $40,866,760 against the Rockets' books that season and earned $6,479,000 on his new deal with the Clippers. |
| 61 | Rudy Gobert Minnesota Timberwolves Rudy Gobert was among the highest-paid players for the 2022-23 season, earning $38,172,414. |