Stephen Curry becomes first NBA player to surpass $600 million in career earnings

Stephen Curry has become the first player in NBA history to surpass $600 million in career earnings. Following a contract extension with the Golden State Warriors through June 2029, valued at $116 million, Curry's total career salary is estimated at $652 million.

Looking ahead to the 2026/2027 season, Curry is projected to remain the league's highest-paid player with an estimated annual salary of $59.6 million. The league is seeing a trend of rising maximum contracts, with fifteen players expected to earn at least $50 million annually. Other top earners for that season include Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic, both projected to earn approximately $55.2 million.