Stephen Curry leads NBA's highest-paid players for 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 7:30 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Stephen Curry tops the NBA's list of highest-paid players for the 2026-27 season with a cap hit of $62.59 million. Following Curry are Nikola Jokic at $59.03 million and Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, and Jayson Tatum each at $58.46 million. The rise in salaries is attributed to a climbing salary cap, with many players earning significantly more than in past years., Jayson Tatum holds the largest total contract, valued at $313.9 million over five years. Curry's current deal will take him through the 2026-27 season, after which he becomes a free agent.
- •Curry's cap hit is $62.59 million for 2026-27.
- •Jokic and Antetokounmpo rank second and third in earnings.
- •Tatum's contract is the largest in total value at $313.9 million.
- •Curry's deal extends his tenure with the Warriors through the upcoming season.
- •Player salaries have doubled compared to a decade ago.
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — The NBA's 25 highest-paid players in 2026-27: Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic headline list
"Here's a look at the NBA stars set to make the most in the 2026-27 season.
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