National Basketball Association · 2026–27Highest-paid players in the NBA, 2026–27
Highest-paid players in the NBA, 2026–27: Stephen Curry (Warriors) at $59.606817M, Joel Embiid (76ers) at $55.224526M and Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) at $55.224526M. As of Nov 9, 2026.
| # | Player | Team | Pos | 2026–27 base salary |
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| 1 | Stephen Curry | Warriors | G | $59,606,817 |
| 2 | Joel Embiid | 76ers | C | $55,224,526 |
| 3 | Nikola Jokic | Nuggets | C | $55,224,526 |
| 4 | Kevin Durant | Rockets | F | $54,708,609 |
| 5 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Heat | F | $54,126,450 |
| 6 | Jimmy Butler III | Warriors | F | $54,126,450 |
| 7 | Anthony Davis | Wizards | F | $54,126,450 |
| 8 | Luka Doncic | Lakers | G | $54,126,450 |
| 9 | Jayson Tatum | Celtics | F | $54,126,450 |
| 10 | Karl-Anthony Towns | Knicks | C | $54,126,450 |
| 11 | Devin Booker | Suns | G | $53,142,264 |
| 12 | Jaylen Brown | 76ers | G | $53,142,264 |
| 13 | LeBron James | 76ers | F | $52,627,153 |
| 14 | Paul George | Celtics | F | $51,666,090 |
| 15 | Kawhi Leonard | Raptors | F | $50,000,000 |
| 16 | Zach LaVine | Kings | G | $47,499,660 |
| 17 | Cade Cunningham | Pistons | G | $46,394,100 |
| 18 | Lauri Markkanen | Jazz | F | $46,394,100 |
| 19 | Donovan Mitchell | Cavaliers | G | $46,394,100 |
| 20 | Evan Mobley | Cavaliers | C | $46,394,100 |
| 21 | Jamal Murray | Nuggets | G | $46,394,100 |
| 22 | Trae Young | Wizards | G | $46,394,100 |
| 23 | Anthony Edwards | Timberwolves | G | $45,550,512 |
| 24 | Tyrese Haliburton | Pacers | G | $45,550,512 |
| 25 | Pascal Siakam | Pacers | F | $45,550,512 |
| 26 | Domantas Sabonis | Kings | F | $43,636,000 |
| 27 | OG Anunoby | Knicks | F | $39,568,966 |
| 28 | Darius Garland | Clippers | G | $39,446,090 |
| 29 | James Harden | Cavaliers | G | $39,446,090 |
| 30 | Ja Morant | Trail Blazers | G | $39,446,090 |
| 31 | Zion Williamson | Pelicans | F | $39,446,090 |
| 32 | Scottie Barnes | Raptors | F | $38,661,750 |
| 33 | Franz Wagner | Magic | F | $38,661,750 |
| 34 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Thunder | G | $38,333,050 |
| 35 | Michael Porter Jr. | Nets | F | $38,333,050 |
| 36 | Brandon Ingram | Clippers | F | $38,095,238 |
| 37 | LaMelo Ball | Timberwolves | G | $37,958,760 |
| 38 | Tyrese Maxey | 76ers | G | $37,958,760 |
| 39 | Bam Adebayo | Heat | C | $37,096,620 |
| 40 | De'Aaron Fox | Spurs | G | $37,096,620 |
| 41 | Desmond Bane | Magic | G | $36,725,670 |
| 42 | Kyrie Irving | Mavericks | G | $36,566,002 |
| 43 | Rudy Gobert | Timberwolves | C | $35,000,000 |
| 44 | Jaren Jackson Jr. | Jazz | F | $35,000,000 |
| 45 | Jalen Suggs | Magic | G | $35,000,000 |
| 46 | Jalen Brunson | Knicks | G | $34,944,001 |
| 47 | Alperen Sengun | Rockets | C | $33,944,954 |
| 48 | Khris Middleton | Wizards | F | $33,926,296 |
| 49 | Jalen Green | Suns | G | $33,548,499 |
| 50 | Immanuel Quickley | Raptors | G | $32,500,000 |
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