Top 20 highest-paid NBA point guards for 2026-27 season listed
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Yahoo Sports has released a ranking of the 20 highest-paid NBA point guards ahead of the 2026-27 season. The list includes established players like Jrue Holiday and emerging talents such as Jalen Suggs. Holiday tops the lower end of the list with a $34.8 million salary, reflecting his experience and contributions to championship teams. The figures reveal a growing trend in salaries for point guards, as many younger players are demanding contracts that match their potential impact on their teams. As the season approaches, these players will need to demonstrate their worth on the court to validate their contracts.
- •Jrue Holiday earns $34.8 million, noted for his championship experience.
- •Jalen Suggs is paid $32.4 million as a promising two-way player.
- •Immanuel Quickley and Dejounte Murray follow closely in salaries.
- •Salaries reflect both proven performance and potential upside.
- •Players must prove their value to justify their high contracts.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — 20 Highest-Paid NBA Point Guards For The 2026-27 Season
"We rank the 20 highest-paid NBA point guards ahead of the 2026-27 season.
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