Only One Player in the NBA Earns More Than Jokic: Top 10 Highest-Paid Players for the 2026/27 Season Revealed

Pulse Sports Team 12:17 - 25 July 2026

The list of the highest-paid NBA players for the upcoming 2026/27 season has been released, placing Serbian international Nikola Jokic in second place. According to ESPN, the highest-paid player for the season ahead is Golden State Warriors superstar, Steph Curry, who is set to earn precisely $62,587,158.

Trailing closely is the Serbian international and Denver Nuggets superstar, Nikola Jokic, with a salary of $59,033,114. Three other NBA stars — Anthony Davis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Jayson Tatum — share the third spot.

Rounding out the top 10 list are Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, Devin Booker, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Jimmy Butler.

Annual Earnings of the Top 10 Highest-Paid NBA Players

Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors) – $62,587,158;

Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets) – $59,033,114;

Anthony Davis (Washington Wizards) – $58,456,566;

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami Heat) – $58,456,566;

Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics) – $58,456,566;

Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers) – $58,100,000;

Jaylen Brown (Philadelphia 76ers) – $57,736,350;

Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns) – $57,078,728;

Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks) – $57,078,728;

Jimmy Butler (Golden State Warriors) – $56,832,773

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