ESPN has compiled a list of the stars receiving the highest salaries (before taxes) at the NBA 2022-2023 season.

1. Stephen Curry is playing for the Golden State Warriors Club, receiving a salary of approximately 44.1 million USD/season. This is the highest salary a basketball star receives in the NBA

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2. Russell Westbrook is playing for the Los Angeles Lakers club and receives a salary of 47.1 million USD/season

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3. LeBron James (right) is playing for the Los Angeles Lakers and receives a salary of 44.5 million USD/season. He is only ranked 3rd on the list of highest paid athletes in the NBA. However, “The King” leads the list of names with the highest total income in the American professional basketball tournament (124.5 million USD/season).

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4. Kevin Durant receives a salary of 44.1 million USD/season for the Brooklyn Nets club

5. Bradley Beal (3) was paid 43.3 million USD/season by the Washington Wizards Club

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6. Damian Lillard (left) is playing for the Portland Trail Blazers club and receives a salary of 42.5 million USD/season

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7. Giannis Antetokounmpo is playing for the Milwaukee Bucks club and receives a salary of 42.5 million USD/season

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8. Kawhi Leonard is paid 42.5 million USD/season by the Los Angeles Clippers

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9. Paul George (black shirt) receives a salary of 42.5 million USD/season when playing for the Los Angeles Clippers Club

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10. Klay Thompson (11) is playing for the Golden State Warriors Club and receives a salary of 40.6 million USD/season

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