21/08/2026
Top 10 NBA career earnings, including future guaranteed salaries:
Kevin Durant — $601.8M
LeBron James — $591.9M
Stephen Curry — $535.8M
Devin Booker — $534.0M
Paul George — $518.7M
Donovan Mitchell — $511.5M
James Harden — $510.8M
Joel Embiid — $509.0M
Anthony Davis — $486.9M
Damian Lillard — $484.2M
James Harden’s new three-year, $97 million fully guaranteed deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers will push his career NBA earnings to more than $510 million, including future guaranteed salary. Harden turns 37 on Aug. 26 and will also become just the second player in NBA history to sign for more than $90 million in guaranteed salary at age 37 or older, joining LeBron.
The 11-time All-Star becomes just the fourth player in NBA history to surpass $500 million in career earnings, joining Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Stephen Curry.
