<p>The NBA is one of the most lucrative sporting competitions on the planet. The world-class ballers who compete in it, take home truly eye watering amounts of cash.</p> <p>But just who are the highest paid NBA players and how much do they make?</p> <p>As you’ll soon find out, there are levels to this game. While some players are currently rolling in it, others will soon be earning more thanks to the bumper contract extensions they have signed but have not yet come into effect.</p> <p>So, sit back, prepare to be very jealous and check out who the highest paid players in the NBA are below.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <h2>Top 10 Highest Paid NBA Players</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>10. Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)</strong></em></p> <p>$49,205,800 USD</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Some may wonder how Jaylen is the only player from 2023’s champions on this list, but that comes down to 2 words. Franchise Excellence. Apart of Boston's dynamic starting 5, Jaylen has repaid their faith in him time after time.</p> <p>As a member of the second most disliked team in the league, he must have as thick skin as his bank account..&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>9. Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks)</strong></em></p> <p>$49,205,800 USD</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Minnesota’s old love interest, Towns, or KAT as he’s afectionately known experienced an offseason upheaval few saw coming after being traded away by his long term franchise.</p> <p>Much likehis position, there is nothing small about his pay-packet, or drive to prove the Minnesota staff wrong while bringing glory to NY.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>8. Paul George (Philadelphia 76ers)</strong></em></p> <p>$49,205,800 USD</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Despite his persisting injury woes, PG is still stacking that paper.</p> <p>He signed a mammoth contract to sign with Philly in their quest for championship glory, now earning more than 99.99% of the league.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>7. Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)</strong></em></p> <p>$49,205,800 USD</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Putting the fire in Pheonix fans bellies, Devin Booker has had one of the brightest first 5 years in the league of all time.&nbsp;</p> <p>Headlining a stacked roster that got swept by last years runner up Timberwolves, will his massive pay packet be enough to take them to the next level or will they need a role player to step up?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>6. Kaehi Leonard (Los Angeles Clippers)</strong></em></p> <p>$49,350,000 USD</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>One of NBA’s famous ‘what if’ players, taking team after team to championship glory in San Antonio, this All-Star guard has had the back end of his prime years ravaged by minor injuries. Despite this he takes him the sixth highest pay check in the NBA.&nbsp;</p> <p>5. Bradley Beal (Phoenix Suns)</p> <p>$50,203,930 USD</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In June 2022, Bradley Beal signed a five-year contract extension with the Washington Wizards that sees him rank fifth in the NBA in terms of yearly wages.</p> <p>Shortly after which he was traded to the Suns, this team packed with All starsbrings a new meaning to the name top heavy, holding 3 of the top 10 highest paid NBA players.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>4. Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns)</strong></em></p> <p>$51,179,021 USD</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Coming in at number four is the always polarising, infinitely talented, Kevin Durant.</p> <p>KD recently abandoned the Brooklyn Nets for the Phoenix Suns in somewhat acrimonious circumstances.</p> <p>Joining on a monster four-year contract, Durant instantly became the highest earner at the Suns (and by some distance) as well as the fourth highest earner in the entire NBA.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>3. Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)</strong></em></p> <p>$51,415,938 USD</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>It’s no surprise to see this man make the list, or the top three earners in the NBA for the matter. The only real surprise is that he isn’t number one.</p> <p>Having almost single handedly carried his team to final after final, ther Serbian Goliath continues to go to another level.</p> <p>Many consider him to be amongst the greatest centers of all time.</p> <p>Onerings, threeMVPs, oneFinals MVPs and the NBA’s ever present Joker.</p> <p>The fact that he leads both his NBA and home country team time and time again is an achievement that few Serbians can ignore.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>2. Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)</strong></em></p> <p>$51,415,938 USD</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Joel Embiid, the star of Philadelphia, but for how much longer?&nbsp;</p> <p>2023 saw this polarising figure take home the second most important silverware in NBA lore, the season MVP. Having been tipped for years to finally make that leap from a good player to a great he has officially cemented his legacy in the sport.</p> <p>But for how much longer? As the second highest paid player in the competition you would expect 82 regular season games a year. However due to various injuries and poor performances Joel Embiid is truly drawing the ire of NBA’s post volatile crows, 76ers fans and philly journalists.&nbsp;</p> <p>Only time can tell where this MVP takes his career, but one things for sure, no matter where it goes it’s paying well.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>1. Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)</strong></em></p> <p>$55,761,216 USD</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The highest paid player in the NBA is currently the one and only Stephen Curry.</p> <p>When you’re the greatest shooter in the history of the sport, have four championships, one finals MVP and two regular season MVP awards, you command a certain kind of salary.</p> <p>That salary, uncoincidentally, is more than everyone else’s.</p> <p>There has been no other player in the history of the NBA as deadly as Curry from the three-point line, so it’s safe to say he’s worth every penny.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <h2>Top 10 Highest Paid NBA Players (Total Current Contract)</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>While the previous ten players are the highest paid players in the NBA as of 2023, it won’t always stay that way.</p> <p>Numerous players have signed huge contracts that exponentially get bigger every year. While some players, like Russell Westbrook, are coming to the end of their current contracts and face significant pay cuts going forward.</p> <p>Below is a list of the top ten players who are on the biggest overall contracts in the NBA.&nbsp;</p> <p>Brace yourself, some of the figures are truly eye watering.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>10. Franz Wagner (Orlando Magic)</strong></em></p> <p>$231,245,242 USD</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>9. Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors)</strong></em></p> <p>$234,369,130 USD</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>8. Evan Mobley (Cleveland Cavaliers)</strong></em></p> <p>$235,465,807 USD</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>7. Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz)</strong></em></p> <p>$238,044,544 USD</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>6. Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons)</strong></em></p> <p>$238,178,959 USD</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>5. Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets)</strong></em></p> <p>$243,861,768 USD</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>4. Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)</strong></em></p> <p>$244,623,120 USD</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>3. Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)</strong></em></p> <p>$244,623,120 USD</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>2. Jason Tatum (Boston Celtics)</strong></em></p> <p>$277,334,836 USD</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><em><strong>1. Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)</strong></em></p> <p>$288,260,000 USD</p>