NBA’s Star Power: Wembanyama’s Salary & The Richest Players in 2025-2026
Wembanyama’s Debut Salary: A Millionaire Among Rookies
In his third season, French giant Victor Wembanyama is still governed by NBA rookie salary regulations. Despite being the most anticipated prospect, he’ll receive €13.4 million this season. While impressive, it’s far from the highest salaries in the league.
“Alien” Wembanyama’s compatriot, Rudy Gobert, is the highest-paid Frenchman in the NBA, earning €35 million annually.
You don’t take shortcuts in life. You don’t in basketball, and you definitely don’t in the NBA. – LeBron James
The NBA’s Luxury Tax: The Highest Earners
- Stephen Curry (Warriors): 💰59.6M
- Joel Embiid (Sixers): 💰55.2M
- Nikola Jokic (Nuggets): 💰55.2M
- Kevin Durant (Rockets): 💰54.7M
Following Curry are last year’s regular-season MVPs: Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic, both earning just over €55 million annually.
- 5. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks): 💰54.1M
- -. Luka Doncic (Lakers): 💰54.1M
- -. Jimmy Butler (Warriors): 💰54.1M
- -. Anthony Davis (Mavericks): 💰54.1M
- -. Jayson Tatum (Celtics): 💰54.1M
- Bradley Beal (Clippers): 💰53.6M
LeBron James: Still the King of Salaries
Veteran LeBron James, at 41, still ranks 14th in the list with an annual salary of €52.6 million, ahead of rising stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The 2025-2026 NBA Top-Earners: The Full List
- 118. Cooper Flagg (Mavericks): 💰14.4M
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- 135. Victor Wembanyama (Spurs): 💰13.4M
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Source: ESPN.
FAQs
- Q: Who is the highest-paid player in the NBA in 2025-2026?
- Stephen Curry (Warriors)
- Q: How much does LeBron James make per year?
- €52.6 million
- Q: How much will Victor Wembanyama earn in his third season?
- €13.4 million