In the fast-paced world of the NBA, star power isn’t just about on-court dominance. It’s also about the hefty paychecks that reflect an athlete’s market value and draw. The 2023-2024 season has seen a reshuffling of the elite, with some familiar faces holding their top spots and newcomers making their mark. Whether you’re an avid hoops fan or simply intrigued by the financial side of sports, our rundown of the Top 10 Highest Paid NBA Players for the NBA season.
At the top of the list, Stephen Curry will be making the most this year. However, if you were to include all of LeBron James‘s endorsements such as AT&T or Beats, he’s making far and away the most this year. Meanwhile, another Golden State star cracks the top 10 as well thanks to endorsements.
Numbers are from Spotrac and include salaries only, not endorsements.
Top 10 Highest-Paid Basketball Players 2023-2024
| Rank | Player | Team | Compensation |
| 1 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | $51.9 million |
| 2 (Tie) | LeBron James | Los Angeles Lakers | $47.6 million |
| 2 | Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers | $47.6 million |
| 2 | Nikola Jokic | Denver Nuggets | $47.6 million |
| 5 | Bradley Beal | Phoenix Suns | $46.7 million |
| 6 | Kevin Durant | Phoenix Suns | $46.4 million |
| 7 (Tie) | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Milwaukee Bucks | $45.6 million |
| 7 | Paul George | Los Angeles Clippers | $45.6 million |
| 7 | Kawhi Leonard | Los Angeles Clippers | $45.6 million |
| 7 | Damian Lillard | Milwaukee Bucks | $45.6 million |
Top 10 Highest-Paid Basketball Players 2023-2024 Including Endorsements
1. LeBron James Los Angeles Lakers $127.6M
2. Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors $101.9M
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks $90.6M
4. Kevin Durant Phoenix Suns $88.4M
5. Klay Thompson Golden State Warriors $64.2M
6. Damian Lillard Milwaukee Bucks $62.6M
7. Joel Embiid Philadelphia 76ers $56.6M
8. James Harden Philadelphia 76ers $55.6M
9. Nikola Jokic Denver Nuggets $54.6M
10. Paul George Los Angeles Clippers $54.1M
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