The NBA's 25 highest-paid players

Kobe Bryant is once again the NBA's highest-paid player.

Bryant, who is in his 20th season in the NBA, will make $25.0 million this season. However, this will almost certainly be his last season on top of the rankings as his contract is up next summer and even if he does continue to play, he will have to take a steep pay cut.

The players aiming to take Bryant's spot next season include the game's biggest names.

Here are this season's 25 highest-paid players in the NBA and how their contracts breakdown, with data provided by Spotrac.

Watch the video below to see why NBA contracts are about to get a lot more expensive:

Now check out the highest-paid player on every NFL team:

The highest-paid player on every NFL team

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