Instant Alert: The 25 highest-paid players in the NBA

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   The 25 highest-paid players in the NBA by Cork Gaines on Oct 31, 2015, 5:13 PM Advertisement Kobe Bryant is once again the NBA's highest-paid player. Bryant, in his 20th NBA season, will make $25 million this season. But this will almost certainly be his last season on top of the rankings, as his contract is up next summer. And even if he continues to play, he will have to take a steep pay cut. The players aiming to take Bryant's spot next season include the game's biggest names. Here are this season's 25 highest-paid players in the NBA and how their contracts break down, with data provided by Spotrac. #1 Kobe Bryant — $25 million Team: Los Angeles Lakers Position: Shooting Guard Contract: 2 years, $48.5 million One thing to know: Kobe Bryant is on the last year of his contract, and there is speculation that, at 37, this could be his final season. And yet Bryant has never said this and Phil Jackson doesn't think Kobe is ready to retire. But will the Lakers want him back? Some think the team should play hard ball with Kobe if he decides to keep playing. #2 Joe Johnson — $24.9 million Team: Brooklyn Nets Position: Shooting Guard Contract: 6 years, $123.7 million One thing to know: Johnson has made $173.8 million in his career, making him one of the 25 highest-paid NBA players of all time. #3 LeBron James — $23 million Team: Cleveland Cavaliers Position: Small Forward Contract: 2 years, $47 million One thing to know: LeBron keeps signing one-year contracts in order to take advantage of the upcoming surge in the salary cap, and it's going to make him millions. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011