The announcement of the three All-NBA Teams is accompanied, as every year, by major financial issues. Thus, Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton will now receive $245 million over the next five years (instead of $204 million), while Domantas Sabonis will receive $1.3 million in bonuses.
Remember that the day before, thanks to their selections in the second All-NBA Defensive Team, Derrick White and Jrue Holiday had unlocked bonuses exceeding $100,000.
For his part, Jayson Tatum will be able to extend for $315 million over five years starting this summer, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for $294 million over four years starting in 2025 (with more than $80 million over one year, unheard of …) and Luka Doncic for $346 million over five years also from 2025. It would then be the largest contract in history, with nearly $70 million in annual salary. This represents 35% of the payroll. A payroll that could explode with the next TV contract, with contracts that will well exceed $500 million!
No “super max” for Jalen Brunson
For now, the largest contract in history belongs to Jaylen Brown with $304 million over five years. A contract which will begin at the start of next season.
Despite his selection to the All-NBA Second Team, Jalen Brunson is not eligible for the “super max”, and he can “only” qualify for a four-year, $156 million extension this summer. The reason ? He arrived at the Knicks as a free agent, unlike Tatum, Gilgeous-Alexander or Doncic, who have been loyal to their respective teams since the start of their careers.
