The NBA is full of excellent players who play the forward position in the game. The contributions of these forwards are a testament to the continued success of their respective teams. They are highly skilled and their efforts are seen on both ends of the court. With the amazing forwards in the sport, it’s no surprise that teams reward them with good compensation commensurate. On that note, let’s have a look at the 10 highest-paid NBA forwards in the upcoming 2023–24 season.
10. Pascal Siakam
The Cameroonian player is a two-time NBA-All star, and he won the championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019. Pascal Siakam will be earning $37.9 million in the upcoming NBA season. He is currently eligible to sign a four-year, $202.3 million extension or more if he makes the All-NBA team in the 2023–24 season. “Spicy P” averaged a career-high 24.2 points and 5.8 assists with 7.8 rebounds.
9. Ben Simmons
Ben Simmons didn’t have a good season last year, but this time he is expected to make a good comeback, although he is recovering from back surgery. Back and knee problems limited the Brooklyn Nets forward to just 42 games with bad averages of 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.3 steals last season. Simmons began his NBA career with the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2017-18 season after getting drafted in 2016. The 27-year-old is the most fined player in the history of the NBA. This year, he is set to earn $37.9 million and show his potential for the Nets.
8. Tobias Harris
Tobias Harris has played with many teams since his debut. He began his NBA career with the Milwaukee Bucks and went on to play with teams like Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons, and Los Angeles Clippers. Currently, the 31-year-old plays with the Philadelphia 76ers. Harris is in the final year of a five-year, $180 million deal he signed with the 76ers in 2019. He is expected to make $39.3 million this season. Tobias is entering the new season after a campaign where he averaged 14.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 74 games.
7. Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers and is on a $40 million contract for the 2023–24 season. AD is an eight time NBA All-Star and has been named to four All-NBA First teams. Davis is one of the greatest power forwards of all time. He averaged 25.9 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2 blocks and 1.1 steals in 56 games last season and is looking to stay with the Lakers longer after signing a lucrative three-year, $186 million extension this offseason.
6. Jimmy Butler
The Miami Heat Power Forward signed a four-year, $184 million extension with the franchise in 2021 that begins this season and he is set to make $45.2 million. Jimmy is a five-time NBA All-Star and an excellent player. He is coming off an impressive season where he averaged 22.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.8 steals to help Miami reach the NBA Finals.
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo
The “Greek Freak” is the greatest European player in the NBA who earned back-to-back two MVPs. Antetokounmpo is entering the third year of a five-year, $228 million supermax extension he signed with the Milwaukee Bucks and is expected to make $45.6 million in the 2023–24 season. The 28-year-old gave a brilliant performance last season, averaging 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds and 5.7 assists, finishing third in the MVP voting. However, injuries hampered him in the playoffs, causing the Bucks to be eliminated in the first round.
4. Paul George
The LA Clippers forward is set to make $45.6 million for the 2023–24 season. Paul is an eight-time NBA All-Star and six-time member of the All-NBA Team. He is also a four-time member of the NBA All-Defensive Team. “PG13” averaged 23.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.5 assists in 56 games last season and helped the Clippers to a 44-38 record. Unfortunately, he missed the first-round playoff series due to a knee injury.
3. Kawhi Leonard
Leonard currently plays for the Los Angeles Clippers and is under a contract for $45.6 million through the 2023–24 season. “Claw” is a two-time NBA champion, a five-time All-Star and a five-time member of the All-NBA Team. He played only 52 games last season but was still solid with 23.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.4 steals per game.
2. Kevin Durant
Currently, one of the best power forwards in the league, Kevin Durant, will be getting $47.6 million for the 2023–24 season. Durant began his full season with the Phoenix Suns after joining them midseason from the Nets last year. Playing for the Suns, “KD” averaged 26.0 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists. Durant is a two-time consecutive NBA Champion and Finals MVP and will be looking forward to another exciting season.
1. LeBron James
Lakers superstar LeBron James is the highest-paid NBA forward, along with Durant, for the 2023–24 season, as he will also be getting $47.6 million. James will be playing his 21st season in the league. The 39-year-old still shows signs of another solid season. He is a 19-time All-Star and four-time champion and is set to make his career more legendary this year. “King James” averaged 28.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists last season.
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