Durant sits at $501.1M on all-time NBA career earnings list

Harden is fourth, George fifth and Davis ninth.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

NBA players with the most career earnings EVER 🤑💰 9. Anthony Davis ($364.5M) 5. Paul George ($406.2M) 4. James Harden ( Via @BleacherReport on X

What happened: Kevin Durant is listed second among NBA players in career earnings at $501.1 million. James Harden is fourth at $411.7 million, Paul George fifth at $406.2 million and Anthony Davis ninth at $364.5 million.

Why it matters: The totals show how the max-salary era has pushed multiple stars past $400 million in on-court pay alone. With the 2026-27 season approaching, guaranteed money remains a clear marker of long-term franchise investment in elite players.

By the numbers: Durant's listed total is $89.4 million higher than Harden's and $94.9 million higher than George's. Harden is $5.5 million ahead of George, while Davis trails George by $41.7 million.

What to watch: Future extensions and option decisions will determine whether Durant gains on the top spot and whether Harden, George or Davis climb higher before opening night.

Sources

@BleacherReport 2026-10-03T11:58:29.651228+00:00

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