Thomas Haugh poised to earn more than LeBron James next season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Florida forward Thomas Haugh is set to earn over $10 million in NIL deals during the 2026-27 season, significantly surpassing LeBron James' projected salary of $3.8 million with the Philadelphia 76ers. Haugh withdrew from the 2026 NBA Draft to return to college basketball, aligning his earnings with that of veteran contracts. His impressive performance from the previous season, where he led the Gators in scoring, has positioned him as one of college basketball’s top earners. The growing prevalence of NIL deals allows top collegiate players like Haugh to command substantial compensation.
- •Haugh to earn over $10 million in NIL next season
- •LeBron’s salary set at $3.8 million with 76ers
- •Haugh led Florida with 17 points per game last season
- •He withdrew from the 2026 NBA Draft to return to college
- •Highlights NIL's impact on college basketball salaries
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Thomas Haugh set to make more money than LeBron James next season
"Following LeBron James' signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, Florida star forward Thomas Haugh is set to make more money in NIL than James' contract.
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