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Charles Barkley Says He Gave Up At Least $100 Million By Returning To TNT Instead Of Joining Another Network
Charles Barkley could very well be starting his last season with Inside the NBA. That decision may have cost him a ton of money.
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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.