NBA salaries: Who are the highest-paid players in the 2023-24 season?
As the 2023 NFL season approached, several young quarterbacks have signed new contract extensions worth over $250 million , breaking the $50 million per year threshold. This underscores the importance of a quarterback position in the NFL and how teams are willing to pay top dollar for a reliable and talented signal-caller. In the NBA, however, players can secure massive contracts even without an All-Star appearance on their resume. This is due to the “max deal” concept , which guarantees that young, talented basketball players are arguably overpaid. At the same time, the league’s biggest superstars are prevented from earning a salary that reflects their actual value. For the 2023-24 NBA season, the salary cap has risen to a record $136.021 million , as teams are spending more than ever to lure top talent to their cities. Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, who signed a four-year, $215 million extension in 2021 for the third year in a row, has topped the list of the season...