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Lauri Markkanen Finds His Perfect Fit, Gets A Quarter-Billion Dollar Contract
Lauri Markkanen joined the Jazz two years ago and put up the best numbers of his career. That earned him a life-changing contract.
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The 12 Players On Team USA's Roster Will Make Over Half A Billion Dollars Next NBA Season
Team USA men's basketball was loaded with top stars from the NBA. And it's an incredibly wealthy group of players.
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More Than 12% Of The NBA Has A Nine-Figure Contract — And 23 Players Are Making At Least $200 Million
It's a good time to be a star in the NBA. After all, you're making crazy amounts of money every single season.
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Marquise Brown Is Starting His Own Real Estate Firm For Caribbean Properties
Marquise Brown has dazzled by catching passes on the field—now, he's making plays in the real estate market.
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Harrison Butker Just Signed The Largest Contract For An NFL Kicker
Harrison Butker has been a critical piece of the Kansas City Chiefs offense. Now, he's making more money than any other kicker.
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Jordan Love Is Now The NFL's Highest-Paid Player… And He Only Has 10 Career Wins
With one full season under his belt, Jordan Love just agreed to a record-setting deal with the Green Bay Packers.
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Patrick Mahomes Is No Longer A Top-Ten Quarterback In Average Annual Salary
Patrick Mahomes is a three-time Super Bowl MVP. But among NFL quarterback salaries, he's merely middle of the road.
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Odell Beckham Jr. Just Won A Major Lawsuit Against Nike… His Reward? Zero Dollars.
Odell Beckham Jr. sued Nike for $20 million, believing he was due unpaid royalties as part of his endorsement contract.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Could Smash The Single-Season NBA Salary Record With His Next Contract
He can't sign it until next season, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on track for a historic contract extension with the Thunder.
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Cade Cunningham, The No. 1 Pick Three Years Ago, Just Signed A Quarter-Billion Dollar Deal
Since the Pistons drafted Cade Cunningham in 2021, the team has only won 54 games. Yet they just signed Cunningham to a historic deal.
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Did Jalen Brunson Really Turn Down $100 Million With His New Contract?
Jalen Brunson just agreed to a contract extension with the Knicks, but should he have waited for more money?
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When Betting On Yourself Goes Wrong: Caleb Martin Leaves Miami And Signs For Half As Much Money With Philadelphia
Caleb Martin opted out of his contract with the Miami Heat, hoping to get a larger deal in free agency. That was a poor decision.
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Raiders Head Coach Antonio Pierce Owes $28 Million After His Wife Jocelyn Filed For Bankruptcy
The NFL season is just a couple of months away, but one head coach is already running into off-the-field issues.
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Bronny James Is Making More Than 14 Times What The No. 55 Pick Made Last Year
The Lakers drafted Bronny James with the No. 55 pick and then gave him a multi-year guaranteed deal — a rarity for a second rounder.
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LeBron James's New Two-Year Contract Is Worth More Than Michael Jordan Made His Entire Career
LeBron James signed a contract extension to remain with the Lakers, and it'll push him even further into uncharted territory.