Thursday, July 20, 2017

The most expensive contracts in NBA history

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 

Image source : cheatsheet.com


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