The NBA's 25 highest-paid players by Cork Gaines on Oct 27, 2015, 1:22 PM Advertisement
 Kobe Bryant is once again the NBA's highest-paid player. Bryant, who is in his 20th season in the NBA, will make $25.0 million this season. However, this will almost certainly be his last season on top of the rankings as his contract is up next summer and even if he does continue 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 breakdown, with data provided by Spotrac. #1 Kobe Bryant — $25.0 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 years old, 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 — $23.0 million  Team: Cleveland Cavaliers Position: Small Forward Contract: 2 years, $47.0 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.
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