Heading to the latest NBA off-season, we knew this year’s free agency would be interesting. Not only did many talented players hit the market, but the salary cap increase for this season has ballooned to a whopping $94.1 million thanks to increased revenue from various TV deals. So, even the unworthy ones who just hit the market at the right time could be swimming in the dough.
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With that in mind, here’s the top 10 most expensive contracts in NBA history.
10. Anthony Davis
Contract: Five years, $127.2 million
Team: New Orleans Pelicans
Years: 2016–20
9. Bradley Beal
Contract: Five years, $127.2 million
Team: Washington Wizards
Years: 2016–20
8. Gordon Hayward
Contract: Four years, $128 million
Team: Boston Celtics
Years: 2017–20
7. Kobe Bryant
Contract: Seven years, $136.4 million
Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Years: 2004–10
6. DeMar DeRozan
Contract: Five years, $139 million
Team: Toronto Raptors
Years: 2016–20
5. Damian Lillard
Contract: Five years, $139.9 million
Team: Portland Trail Blazers
Years: 2016–20
4. Mike Conley
Contract: Five years, $153 million
Team: Memphis Grizzlies
Years: 2016–20
3. Blake Griffin
Contract: Five years, $173 million
Team: Los Angeles Clippers
Years: 2017–21
2. Stephen Curry
Contract: Five years, $201 million
Team: Golden State Warriors
Years: 2017–21
1. James Harden
Contract: Six years, $228 million (technically, a four-year, $170 million extension on top of existing contract)
Team: Houston Rockets
Years: 2019–22
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