NBA salaries: The highest-paid players from each major basketball city

hoopshype staff

Tue, Nov 5, 2024, 1:31 PM·13 min read

Long gone are the days when New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago produced much of the talent we saw on NBA courts. Today, players come from all over the place, creating new millionaires across the globe.

We've delved deep into NBA salary information (our data goes back to 1990) to identify the highest-paid players born in each major basketball hotbed – from Seattle to Melbourne, Belgrade to Los Angeles, and everywhere in between.

Take a look below:

Akron, Ohio

1. LeBron James: $482,593,428

2. Stephen Curry: $357,844,681

3. Larry Nance Jr: $61,282,052

4. Jerome Lane: $1,365,000

5. Chris Livingston: $1,119,563

Atlanta, Georgia

Jan 5, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (39) reacts after a dunk in the second half of the game against the Detroit Pistons at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

1. Dwight Howard: $245,838,349

2. Derrick Favors: $131,217,769

3. Malcolm Brogdon: $111,232,562

4. Al-Farouq Aminu: $72,262,285

5. Kenny Thomas: $54,613,164

Baltimore, Maryland

Oct 20, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (5) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

1. Will Barton: $81,869,184

2. Sam Cassell: $58,419,775

3. Reggie Bullock: $52,817,092

4. Muggsy Bogues: $17,828,400

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 9: Tyrus Thomas #12 of the Charlotte Bobcats passes against Paul Millsap #24 of the Utah Jazz at the Time Warner Cable Arena on January 9, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images) Tyrus Thomas;Paul Millsap

1. Tyrus Thomas: $55,331,772

2. Garrett Temple: $50,717,393

3. Brandon Bass: $39,661,509

4. Marcus Thornton: $35,467,422

5. Glen Davis: $34,716,665

Belgrade (Serbia) 🇷🇸

Mar 30, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) reacts after a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

1. Bogdan Bogdanovic: $99,700,000

2. Marko Jaric: $43,650,000

3. Nemanja Bjelica: $34,264,448

4. Aleksej Pokusevski: $14,914,289

5. Dragan Tarlac: $2,500,000

Birmingham, Alabama

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 26: Eric Bledsoe #12 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives to the basket against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena on December 26, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

1. Eric Bledsoe: $130,640,553

2. DeMarre Carroll: $81,515,187

3. Trendon Watford: $4,352,054

4. Buck Johnson: $2,715,000

Boston, Massachusetts

Apr 7, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Bruce Brown (11) goes to shoot a basket during warm up before a game against the Washington Wizards at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

1. Bruce Brown: $37,134,279

2. Dana Barros: $25,587,500

3. Darius Bazley: $12,086,053

4. John Amaechi: $9,562,500

5. Bill Curley: $6,768,167

Buffalo, New York

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - MAY 24: Clifford Robinson #30 of the Detroit Pistons looks on in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New Jersey Nets during the 2003 NBA Playoffs at Continental Airlines Arena on May 24, 2003 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Nets won 102-82. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

1. Clifford Robinson: $59,190,625

2. Greg Oden: $24,322,868

3. Ike Diogu: $10,882,224

4. Jordan Nwora: $8,216,291

5. Curtis Borchardt: $5,551,833

Canton, Ohio

1. CJ McCollum: $217,115,909

2. Eric Snow: $51,223,850

3. Kosta Koufos: $47,778,792

4. Gary Grant: $10,155,969

5. Chris Singleton: $4,789,080

Charleston, South Carolina

Apr 28, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) holds the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) defends during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

1. Khris Middleton: $225,638,155

2. Kwame Brown: $64,227,908

3. Anthony Johnson: $19,245,614

4. Aaron Nesmith: $16,528,217

5. Josh Powell: $4,826,990

Charlotte, North Carolina

January 5, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ish Smith (8) during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 117-91. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

1. Ishmael Smith: $48,443,523

2. Seth Curry: $45,783,032

3. Patrick Williams: $32,101,641

4. Anthony Morrow: $24,237,958

5. Jeff McInnis: $20,043,940

Chicago, Illinois

1. Anthony Davis: $268,301,708

2. Dwyane Wade: $199,499,205

3. Derrick Rose: $167,733,574

4. Juwan Howard: $151,839,471

5. Antoine Walker: $108,142,015

Cincinnati, Ohio

10 Apr 1996: Forward Tyrone Hill of the Cleveland Cavaliers stands on the court during a game against the Orlando Magic at the Orlando Arena in Orlando, Florida. The Magic won the game 116-104. Mandatory Credit: Allsport /Allsport

1. Tyrone Hill: $51,006,229

2. Matt Harpring: $48,217,041

3. Luke Babbitt: $10,977,646

4. LaSalle Thompson: $10,757,500

5. Shane Larkin: $6,167,345

Cleveland, Ohio

Boston Celtics' James Posey controls the ball in front of Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom during Game 5 of the 2008 NBA Finals in Los Angeles, California, June 15, 2008. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

1. James Posey: $57,051,806

2. Charles Oakley: $43,907,000

3. Ruben Patterson: $36,858,397

4. Earl Boykins: $16,544,862

5. Omari Spellman: $5,508,600

Columbia, South Carolina

Mar. 30, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA: Phoenix Suns center Jermaine O'Neal walks past Indiana Pacers forward Tyler Hansbrough in the second half at the US Airways Center. The Pacers defeated the Suns 112-104. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

1. Jermaine O'Neal: $168,794,021

2. Torrey Craig: $18,284,337

3. Tyrone Corbin: $12,036,200

4. Xavier McDaniel: $11,498,000

Columbus, Ohio

MIAMI - MAY 18: Brian Grant #44 of the Miami Heat collects the ball after stealing a pass from Jamaal Tinsley of the Indiana Pacers during first half action in game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2004 NBA Playoffs May 18, 2004 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

1. Brian Grant: $109,842,052

2. Caris LeVert: $75,407,893

3. Gary Trent Jr: $55,984,177

4. Antonio Daniels: $49,275,420

Compton, California

1. DeMar DeRozan: $258,605,770

2. Tayshaun Prince: $81,675,782

3. Brandon Jennings: $40,141,001

4. Corey Benjamin: $1,985,160

5. Alex Acker: $1,949,488

Dakar (Senegal) 🇸🇳

13 Dec 2001: Center DeSagana Diop #52 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots a free throw during the NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Mavericks defeated the Cavaliers 102-82. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: Copyright 2001 NBAE Mandatory Credit: Glenn James /NBAE/Getty Images

1. DeSagana Diop: $47,024,084

2. Mamadou N'diaye: $3,129,600

3. Pape Sow: $1,771,576

4. Boniface N'Dong: $1,237,971

5. Mouhamed Gueye: $1,119,563

Dallas, Texas

Jun 8, 2014; San Antonio, TX, USA; Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh (1) dunks in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs in game two of the 2014 NBA Finals at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports

1. Chris Bosh: $242,110,053

2. LaMarcus Aldridge: $215,090,968

3. Grant Hill: $142,836,650

4. Julius Randle: $130,535,802

5. Kurt Thomas: $66,247,985

Dayton, Ohio

SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 28: Kerry Kittles #30 of the New Jersey Nets dribbles the ball against the Golden State Warriors on November 28, 1996 at San Jose Arena in San Jose, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

1. Kerry Kittles: $55,580,373

2. Ron Harper: $32,635,000

3. Daequan Cook: $12,933,810

4. Norris Cole: $8,982,899

5. Adreian Payne: $5,893,650

Detroit, Michigan

MINNEAPOLIS - MAY 8: Chris Webber #4 of the Sacramento Kings goes up for two as teammates Doug Christie #13 and Predrag Stojakovic #16 look on in game two of the Western Conference Semifinals on May 8, 2004 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Sacramento Kings 94-89. (NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

1. Chris Webber: $178,230,697

2. Jalen Rose: $102,438,250

3. PJ Brown: $69,539,200

4. Maurice Taylor: $53,444,118

5. Howard Eisley: $37,227,067

Flint, Michigan

Feb 29, 2020; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee (7) dribbles during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Memphis won 105-88. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

1. JaVale McGee: $82,343,728

2. Kyle Kuzma: $60,218,360

3. Morris Peterson: $41,870,159

4. Eddie Robinson: $28,761,000

5. Miles Bridges: $24,239,153

Fort Wayne, Indiana

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 04: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs a rebound past Brad Miller #52 of the Sacramento Kings during an NBA game on March 4, 2008 at ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

1. Brad Miller: $91,247,500

2. Mason Plumlee: $78,728,520

3. Miles Plumlee: $42,673,973

4. Dan Godfread: $100,000

5. Reggie Hearn: $77,250

Gary, Indiana

Glenn Robinson was the first overall pick in 1994 out of Purdue and went on to win a championship in 2005. The two-time All-Star averaged 20.7 ppg. His son Glenn Robinson III plays for the Detroit Pistons. (Gary Dineen /NBAE/Getty Images

1. Glenn Robinson: $80,221,250

2. Darius Garland: $63,088,564

3. Glenn Robinson III: $11,305,330

4. AJ Hammons: $2,312,698

5. Winston Garland: $1,802,860

Grand Rapids, Michigan

1. Devin Booker: $168,166,165

2. Loy Vaught: $39,759,014

3. Monte Morris: $32,113,571

4. Xavier Tillman: $6,531,283

5. Kobe Bufkin: $4,094,244

Greenville, South Carolina

June 3, 2012; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics power forward Kevin Garnett (5) battles for position with Miami Heat power forward Udonis Haslem (40) during the first half in game four of the Eastern Conference finals of the 2012 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

1. Kevin Garnett: $343,862,398

2. Nicolas Claxton: $23,173,912

3. Michael Dickerson: $17,113,162

4. Willie Anderson: $10,310,000

5. Day'Ron Sharpe: $6,328,680

Hartford, Connecticut

15 Nov 2000: Marcus Camby #23 of the New York Knicks takes a break during the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers defeated the Knicks 78-74. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Robert Laberge /Allsport

1. Marcus Camby: $135,352,849

2. Michael Adams: $7,232,000

3. Keith Closs: $6,240,000

4. Rick Mahorn: $6,070,000

5. Michael Gbinije: $1,150,000

Houston, Texas

Apr 7, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

1. Jimmy Butler: $263,884,588

2. DeAndre Jordan: $176,870,897

3. Emeka Okafor: $90,502,146

4. Stephen Jackson: $68,866,243

5. Justise Winslow: $45,395,302

Indianapolis, Indiana

HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 25: Gordon Hayward #33 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives around Jeff Green #32 of the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on February 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

1. Gordon Hayward: $272,742,175

2. Eric Gordon: $181,396,190

3. George Hill: $113,331,400

4. Jeff Teague: $99,236,542

5. Michael Porter: $79,393,695

6. Courtney Lee: $75,428,153

Jackson, Mississippi

December 31, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis (8) drives past Charlotte Bobcats guard Gerald Henderson (15) to score a basket while playing at Time Warner Cable Arena. Warriors win 96-95. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

1. Monta Ellis: $104,008,681

2. Erick Dampier: $97,963,871

3. Maurice Williams: $67,606,431

4. Othella Harrington: $24,175,200

5. James Robinson: $11,854,167

Jacksonville, Arkansas

LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Los Angeles Laker forward Glen Rice (41) drives past the Phoenix Sun's Shawn Marion (31) during first half action of their 10 May 2000 Western Conference Semi-final game 2 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles,CA. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO /Vince BUCCI (Photo credit should read Vince Bucci/AFP via Getty Images)

1. Glen Rice: $66,723,900

2. Grayson Allen: $28,956,375

3. Dee Brown (1968): $24,142,000

4. Jacob Evans: $5,589,600

5. Nick Smith: $2,463,912

Jersey City, New Jersey

7 Nov 1996: Guard Bobby Hurley of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball down the court during a game against the Atlanta Hawks at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California. The Hawks won the game 91-87. Mandatory Credit: Jed Jacobsohn /Allsport

1. Bobby Hurley: $16,950,000

2. Roshown McLeod: $4,142,361

3. Luther Wright: $2,535,000

4. Rafael Addison: $1,990,000

5. Rodrick Rhodes: $1,917,200

Kansas City, Missouri

Mar 4, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Washington Wizards guard Landry Shamet (20) on the bench with a towel over his head against the Utah Jazz during the second half at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports

1. Landry Shamet: $29,309,422

2. Anthony Peeler: $24,101,312

3. Brandon Rush: $22,795,277

4. Kareem Rush: $8,628,927

Las Vegas, Nevada

Dec. 25, 2009; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard (31) Ricky Davis against the Phoenix Suns at the US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Clippers 126-93. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

1. Ricky Davis: $42,872,920

2. Zach Collins: $38,382,615

3. Marcus Banks: $26,135,520

4. CJ Watson: $23,756,506

5. Pat Garrity: $22,788,021

Little Rock, Arkansas

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 03: Joe Johnson #7 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Barclays Center on December 3, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nuggets defeat the Nets 111-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

1. Joe Johnson: $217,468,696

2. Derek Fisher: $64,160,721

3. Bobby Portis: $52,284,154

4. Moses Moody: $11,220,840

5. Archie Goodwin: $5,765,089

Long Beach, California

Apr 28, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots as Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber (42) defends during the second half during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

1. Russell Westbrook: $342,672,250

2. Christian Wood: $48,082,205

3. Chris Andersen: $43,250,101

4. Jason Kapono: $28,493,023

5. Brian Scalabrine: $20,126,688

Los Angeles, California

May 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) looks to move the ball past Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the fourth quarter during game six of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

1. James Harden: $340,720,428

2. Kawhi Leonard: $279,265,838

3. Klay Thompson: $269,552,761

4. Brook Lopez: $197,774,768

5. Baron Davis: $147,692,983

Louisville, Kentucky

Dec 25, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) moves the ball against Boston Celtics forward Sam Hauser (30) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

1. D'Angelo Russell: $157,651,171

2. Allan Houston: $117,556,500

3. Rajon Rondo: $117,193,091

4. Derek Anderson: $58,973,127

5. PJ Washington: $34,726,821

Melbourne (Australia) 🇦🇺

Jun 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the third quarter in game three of the 2024 NBA Finals at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

1. Kyrie Irving: $274,811,186

2. Ben Simmons: $163,525,665

3. Andrew Bogut: $118,591,363

4. Dante Exum: $49,125,425

5. Luc Longley: $42,784,900

Memphis, Tennessee

Orlando Magic guard (1) Anfernee Hardaway drives past Miami Heat forward Jamal Mashburn 01 May during the first period of game four of the NBA playoffs at the Arena in Orlando. AFP PHOTO/TONY RANZE (Photo by TONY RANZE / AFP) (Photo by TONY RANZE/AFP via Getty Images)

1. Anfernee Hardaway: $120,469,142

2. Louis Williams: $87,208,319

3. Lorenzen Wright: $55,216,995

4. Cameron Payne: $33,842,562

5. Shawne Williams: $15,551,812

Miami, Florida

May 26, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA; Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) shoots the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) in game six of the Western conference finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

1. Trevor Ariza: $118,962,219

2. Brandon Knight: $82,095,269

3. Udonis Haslem: $71,903,504

4. Anthony Mason: $45,045,948

5. James Jones: $25,835,822

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1. Latrell Sprewell: $97,060,000

2. Devin Harris: $76,066,493

3. Carl Landry: $48,927,163

4. Tyler Herro: $44,188,836

5. Jordan Poole: $38,046,236

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Dec 30, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Kris Humphries (43) shoots the ball against the Detroit Pistons in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 105-98. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

1. Kris Humphries: $66,220,233

2. Devean George: $28,656,380

3. Chet Holmgren: $20,277,240

4. Alan Anderson: $8,925,429

5. Alec Kessler: $7,408,000

Mobile, Alabama

Dec 31, 2016; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) drives to the basket around Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) at Golden 1 Center. The Grizzlies defeated the Kings 112-98. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

1. DeMarcus Cousins: $91,978,289

2. Derrick Coleman: $91,366,800

3. Jason Caffey: $34,068,568

4. Jeff Malone: $11,165,000

5. KJ McDaniels: $7,130,463

Monroe, Louisiana

Mar 29, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Millsap (8) drives for a shot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

1. Paul Millsap: $193,541,787

2. Benoit Benjamin: $19,248,129

3. Mike Gminski: $7,765,000

4. Rod Higgins: $1,215,800

5. Hunter Tyson: $1,119,563

Montreal (Canada) 🇨🇦

Oct 14, 2019; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots as Dallas Mavericks forward Isaiah Roby (9) defends during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

1. Luguentz Dort: $34,011,805

2. Khem Birch: $28,207,856

3. Joel Anthony: $23,377,987

4. Bennedict Mathurin: $13,502,880

5. Bill Wennington: $7,160,000

Mount Vernon, New York

Jan 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond warms up before action against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

1. Andre Drummond: $146,792,017

2. Rodney McCray: $3,085,000

3. Mark Hendrickson: $734,764

4. Kevin Jones: $390,000

Nashville, Tennessee

Oct 30, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandan Wright (34) Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons (25) Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) and Memphis Grizzlies guard Tyreke Evans (12) during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

1. Brandan Wright: $39,928,084

2. James Wiseman: $39,619,840

3. Ron Mercer: $35,230,160

4. Jodie Meeks: $31,090,760

5. John Jenkins: $6,394,399

New Orleans, Louisiana

1. Thaddeus Young: $149,729,113

2. De'Aaron Fox: $115,627,847

3. Greg Monroe: $76,550,511

4. Danny Granger: $71,140,777

5. Kelly Oubre: $66,720,017

New York City, New York

Mar 23, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) celebrates after scoring during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

1. Carmelo Anthony: $240,843,702

2. Kemba Walker: $198,420,986

3. Rudy Gay: $184,599,665

4. Stephon Marbury: $151,115,945

5. Joakim Noah: $139,035,960

6. Taj Gibson: $91,384,808

Newark, New Jersey

MIAMI - NOVEMBER 11: Shaquille O'Neal #32 of the Miami Heat flies in the air after dunking on the Dallas Mavericks on November 11, 2004 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User Expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)

1. Shaquille O'Neal: $292,198,327

2. Bam Adebayo: $105,071,112

3. Kenneth Faried: $56,898,674

4. Eric Williams: $39,835,520

5. Randy Foye: $34,106,401

Oakland, California

May 2, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) defends during game six of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

1. Damian Lillard: $281,211,087

2. Paul Pierce: $200,708,312

3. Gary Payton: $104,367,619

4. Antonio Davis: $87,740,000

5. Drew Gooden: $75,015,681

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Dec 13, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) passes the ball as he is covered by New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin (1) during the second quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

1. Blake Griffin: $261,338,564

2. Antoine Carr: $12,550,600

3. Shelden Williams: $12,256,869

4. Daniel Orton: $3,265,477

5. Darnell Jackson: $2,040,809

Omaha, Nebraska

25 Feb 1997: Guard Rex Walters of the Philadelphia 76ers (right) moves the ball during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers won the game, 98-93.

1. Rex Walters: $8,462,500

2. Justin Patton: $5,665,818

3. JT Thor: $4,649,614

4. Mark Pope: $4,432,010

5. Khyri Thomas: $3,316,599

Orlando, Florida

25 Oct 1999: Chucky Atkins #31 of the Orlando Magic moves with the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Orlando Arena in Orlando, Florida. The Magic defeated the Mavericks 109-97. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport

1. Chucky Atkins: $34,191,455

2. Paul Reed: $11,632,730

3. Jason Preston: $2,941,101

4. Brice Sensabaugh: $2,448,600

5. Christapher Johnson: $2,437,322

Paris (France) 🇫🇷

Feb 4, 1988; Seattle, WA, USA: FILE PHOTO; Atlanta Hawks forward Dominique Wilkins (21) prior to the game against the Seattle Supersonics at the Center Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports

1. Dominique Wilkins: $16,482,500

2. Johan Petro: $15,845,294

3. Jerome Moiso: $8,074,800

4. Yakhouba Diawara: $2,920,174

5. Moussa Diabate: $1,068,673

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

DENVER - APRIL 09: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against the Denver Nuggets as the Nuggets defeated the Lakers 115-111 at the Pepsi Center on April 9, 2007 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

1. Kobe Bryant: $328,237,108

2. Kyle Lowry: $275,157,919

3. Rasheed Wallace: $158,110,581

4. Marcus Morris: $108,481,302

5. Cuttino Mobley: $67,463,250

Phoenix, Arizona

Feb 3, 2018; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jerryd Bayless (0) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young (21) defends in the first half at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

1. Jerryd Bayless: $48,706,520

2. Kevin Knox: $23,703,938

3. Alan Williams: $7,066,170

4. TyTy Washington: $5,040,262

5. Paul Watson: $1,828,367

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Dec 18, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) passes the ball while Philadelphia 76ers center Tony Bradley (13) defends in the fourth quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

1. TJ McConnell: $35,771,631

2. Matt Carroll: $29,537,032

3. Armen Gilliam: $21,890,600

4. DeJuan Blair: $8,749,000

5. Jalen Hood-Schifino: $3,695,076

Portland, Oregon

1. Jerami Grant: $109,507,867

2. Domantas Sabonis: $99,879,554

3. Damon Stoudamire: $99,672,198

4. Terrence Ross: $92,589,837

5. Terrell Brandon: $59,585,440

Raleigh, North Carolina

Apr 14, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) gestures to team mates in game one against Toronto Raptors in the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

1. John Wall: $276,580,866

2. PJ Tucker: $78,931,854

3. Chris Wilcox: $38,864,580

4. Devonte Graham: $38,719,177

5. Jerome Robinson: $10,915,182

Riverside, California

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 19: Indiana Pacers guard Reggie Miller (31) tries to shoot around Milwaukee Bucks guard Sam Cassell (10) during first half play 19 January, 2000, in Indianapolis. AFP PHOTO by John RUTHROFF (Photo credit should read JOHN RUTHROFF/AFP via Getty Images)

1. Reggie Miller: $103,864,748

2. Scott Haskin: $3,219,000

3. Ed Gray: $2,497,320

4. Malcolm Lee: $1,299,881

5. Andrae Patterson: $1,171,000

Rochester, New York

Mar 6, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Thomas Bryant (13) gestures in the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

1. Thomas Bryant: $31,690,265

2. Isaiah Stewart: $15,098,193

3. John Wallace: $10,352,799

4. Michael Smith: $1,950,000

5. Jalen Pickett: $1,708,143

Sacramento, California

Mar 27, 2018; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Ryan Anderson (33) celebrates after scoring a basket during the first quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

1. Ryan Anderson: $109,360,492

2. Kevin Johnson: $28,500,000

3. Marquese Chriss: $14,532,223

4. Ivan Rabb: $2,328,242

Salt Lake City, Utah

Travis Knight of the Los Angeles Lakers (R) follows through on a slam dunk as teammate Kobe Bryant watches during their 10 April 2000 game aganst the Seattle Supersonics in Los Angeles, Ca. Knight played most of the first half for center Shaquille O'Neal who did not play in his second straight game due to an ankle injury. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Vince BUCCI/vb (Photo by VINCE BUCCI / AFP) (Photo credit should read VINCE BUCCI/AFP via Getty Images)

1. Travis Knight: $22,622,500

2. Devin Brown: $8,156,587

3. Sam Merrill: $5,519,051

4. Josh Grant: $150,000

5. Britton Johnsen: $90,117

San Antonio, Texas

Mar 30, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Wesley Matthews (32) drives to the basket against the Milwaukee Bucks in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

1. Wesley Matthews: $118,030,476

2. Jeff Foster: $50,070,075

3. Bo Outlaw: $39,279,823

4. David Wesley: $32,735,000

5. Michael Doleac: $19,840,176

San Diego, California

Apr 7, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

1. Norman Powell: $83,621,609

2. Jared Dudley: $62,197,534

3. Luke Walton: $33,903,340

4. Josh Jackson: $27,963,390

5. Evan Mobley: $25,436,520

San Francisco, California

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 21: Jason Kidd #5 of the New Jersey Nets controls the ball against Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics on January 21, 2005 at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Nets defeated the Celtics 104-98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

1. Jason Kidd: $187,675,468

2. Brandon Armstrong: $2,792,170

3. Keith Owens: $380,000

Seattle, Washington

Apr 7, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jamal Crawford (11) shoots the ball against Houston Rockets forward Danuel House Jr. (4) during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

1. Jamal Crawford: $124,283,187

2. Jason Terry: $108,310,292

3. Brandon Roy: $95,751,295

4. Dejounte Murray: $71,359,377

5. Doug Christie: $51,591,438

Shreveport, Louisiana

1. Antawn Jamison: $142,545,596

2. Stromile Swift: $43,190,443

3. Robert Williams: $31,571,732

4. Joe Dumars: $20,511,700

5. Robert Parish: $19,588,000

St. Louis, Missouri

Jan 11, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

1. Bradley Beal: $269,568,863

2. Otto Porter: $140,520,040

3. Jayson Tatum: $121,128,660

4. David Lee: $94,282,468

5. Larry Hughes: $84,845,538

Toledo, Ohio

MINNEAPOLIS - 1994: Jim Jackson #24 of the Dallas Mavericks passes the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves circa 1994 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1994 NBAE (Photo by Dale Tait/NBAE via Getty Images)

1. Jim Jackson: $31,245,511

2. Jae'Sean Tate: $17,028,895

3. Brian Roberts: $7,900,377

4. Vince Williams Jr: $2,741,199

5. Dennis Hopson: $1,865,000

Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦

1. Andrew Wiggins: $196,890,649

2. Kelly Olynyk: $97,548,646

3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: $81,265,732

4. Dwight Powell: $75,861,520

5. Cory Joseph: $75,603,101

Trenton, New Jersey

Los Angeles Lakers forward Dennis Rodman pulls in a rebound in front of Phoenix Suns forward Clifford Robinson during the second quarter 01 March at America West Arena in Phoenix, AZ. This is Rodman's first road game as a Laker. AFP PHOTO/ Mike FIALA (Photo by Mike FIALA / AFP) (Photo by MIKE FIALA/AFP via Getty Images)

1. Dennis Rodman: $26,255,000

2. Dahntay Jones: $18,350,767

3. Roy Hinson: $6,025,500

4. Malachi Richardson: $4,513,800

5. Greg Grant: $945,000

Tulsa, Oklahoma

LANDOVER, MD - CIRCA 1994: John Starks #3 of the New York Knicks shoots against the Washington Bullets during an NBA basketball game circa 1994 at the US Airways Arena in Landover, Maryland. Starks played for the Knicks from 1990-98. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

1. John Starks: $24,958,000

2. Wayman Tisdale: $17,129,000

3. Jake Voskuhl: $12,321,407

4. Terrance Ferguson: $10,323,693

5. Lee Mayberry: $6,935,000

Washington, DC

Apr 14, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) looks to the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) defends him in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

1. Kevin Durant: $405,940,020

2. Cody Zeller: $79,740,124

3. Jerome Williams: $51,077,543

4. Ed Davis: $47,187,225

5. Patrick Patterson: $44,662,333

Wilmington, Delaware

March 30, 2011; Charlotte, NC, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Joey Graham (12) prepares to pass while playing against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 98-97. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

1. Joey Graham: $8,804,185

2. Bones Hyland: $6,604,800

3. Stephen Graham: $3,782,274

4. AJ English: $1,306,000

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

November 24, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul (3) shoots the basketball during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

1. Chris Paul: $390,177,385

2. Josh Howard: $40,327,083

3. Cody Martin: $19,033,912

4. Hubert Davis: $16,800,500

5. Caleb Martin: $16,542,252

This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: NBA salaries: The highest-paid players from each major basketball city

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