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It is no secret that NBA players are paid massive amounts of money to play basketball in front of millions of people. Even a mere role-player on a non-playoff team earns large sums of money. So how high can the money go? And who earns the most out of the several players in the league?
With those questions in mind, we created a list of the Top 10 highest-paid players in the NBA right now.
Top 10 highest-paid players in the NBA right now
For this list, we have excluded any outside income or endorsement deals that the players may have, strictly focusing on the salary they get from the NBA directly.
#10. Tobias Harris (Philadelphia 76ers)
NBA Salary: $32,742,000
Playing at small forward for the Philadelphia 76ers, Tobias Harris comes in at number 10 on our list of the top 10 highest-paid players in the NBA right now.
The franchise had a disappointing run in the 2020 NBA Playoffs, where Harris performed at an above-average level. However, with the team coming back stronger with reduced injuries next season, we hope to see Harris' brilliance on the basketball court very soon.
#9. Blake Griffin (Detroit Pistons)
NBA Salary: $34,449,964
A former first-overall pick, Blake Griffin plays power forward for the Detroit Pistons, alongside former MVP, Derrick Rose.
There is no question about how good of a player Griffin is but there are still questions looming over the Pistons and whether or not they can make the NBA Playoffs in the near future. No matter how much speculation there may be though, only time will tell what the answer truly is for the franchise.
#8. Kyle Lowry (Toronto Raptors)
NBA Salary: $34,996,296
One of the most hard-working guards in the NBA, Kyle Lowry is a very effective player on both ends of the floor. After finally becoming an NBA Champion with Toronto Raptors, we are sure he will be hungry for more in the near future and will definitely lead his team to be one of the best in the NBA next season.
#7. LeBron James (LA Lakers)
NBA Salary: $37,436,858
Arguably the greatest of all time, LeBron James comes in at number 7 on our list of the top 10 highest-paid players in the NBA right now.
James has led the LA Lakers to the NBA finals this season, and the team are set to face off against the Miami Heat. While many may have expected James to be higher up in this list, it must be mentioned that he is the highest-paid player right now if all his endorsement deals are taken into consideration.
#6. James Harden (Houston Rockets)
NBA Salary: $38,199,000
Playing at shooting guard for the Houston Rockets, James Harden is the franchise's centerpiece. While the Rockets themselves have had disappointing runs in the post-season in the last few years, it may not be too long before Harden leads the team to its first NBA Championship in the modern era, with the franchise potentially playing under a new system and head-coach soon.
#5. Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets)
NBA Salary: $38,199,000
Despite having the same salary as James Harden, Kevin Durant comes in at number 5 on our list of the top 10 highest-paid payers in the NBA right now.
Durant is currently out injured and missed the entire 2019-20 campaign because of it. However, with the player finally nearing fitness, we can't wait to see him and Kyrie Irving wreak havoc in the league together next year.
#4. John Wall (Washington Wizards)
NBA Salary: $38,199,000
Despite being the Washington Wizard's franchise player, John Wall has not played much in the last few years. In his absence, Bradley Beal has taken over the reins, slowly turning into an NBA superstar. Many fans call Wall's current contract unearned and with the 30-year-old suffering an injury to his Achillies, doubts around his impact on the league upon his return seem justified.
#3. Russell Westbrook (Houston Rockets)
NBA Salary: 38,506,482
Despite being one of the best point guards in the NBA during the regular season, Russell Westbrook is yet to perform at the same heights during an NBA Playoff series.
After his showing against the OKC Thunder, many fans have been quick to scrutinize him, and it now depends on the player to prove himself to the rest of the world.
#2. Chris Paul (OKC Thunder)
NBA Salary: $38,506,482
Leading a young OKC team to the NBA Playoffs and a seven-game series against the Houston Rockets, Chris Paul has proven that even at the age of 35, he is still one of the best point guards in the league. With the multitude of title contenders going after him, it isn't likely he will stay with the Thunder for very long, and he will probably get a new contract very soon. For now, however, he comes in at number 2 on our list.
#1. Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
NBA Salary: $40,231,758
Stephen Curry comes out on top in our list of the top 10 highest-paid players in the NBA right now. The greatest shooter of all time has led the Golden State Warriors to three NBA Championships and helped them become one of the most dominant teams of all time.
Unfortunately for many fans, Curry missed most of the 2019-20 regular season with an injury to his left wrist. But with the 32-year-old now fully fit, it is likely we will see another era of utter dominance from him from the start of the next season.
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