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Stephen Curry leads NBA's highest-paid players for 2026-27 season

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Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Stephen Curry leads NBA's highest-paid players for 2026-27 season
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — The NBA's 25 highest-paid players in 2026-27: Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic headline list
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Here's a look at the NBA stars set to make the most in the 2026-27 season.

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