These are the NBA players with descending contracts
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The hope for every worker is to have a better salary each year of their career. For NBA players, this is usually a given, starting with fixed rookie-scale contracts that increase annually. However, we find the opposite in some cases: players with decreasing contracts year over year. For NBA organizations, this is a valuable tool to maintain future flexibility, even if it means making sacrifices in the immediate present.
Here are the players whose salaries will decrease until their current contracts expire.
CJ McCollum (New Orleans)
Oct 7, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum warms up before a game against the Orlando Magic at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
2024-25: $33,333,333
2025-26: $30,666,666
Isaiah Hartenstein (Oklahoma City)
SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 07: Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder blocks the shot of Blake Wesley #14 of the San Antonio Spurs in the first half of a preseason game at Frost Bank Center on October 7, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
2024-25: $30,000,000
2025-26: $28,500,000
2026-27: $28,500,000
Nicolas Claxton (Brooklyn)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 05: Nic Claxton #33 of the Brooklyn Nets walks to the bench in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Barclays Center on March 05, 2024 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)
2024-25: $27,556,817
2025-26: $25,352,272
2026-27: $23,147,727
2027-28: $20,943,184
Miles Bridges (Charlotte)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 26: Terry Rozier #2 of the Miami Heat guards Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets in the first quarter during their game at Spectrum Center on October 26, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
2024-25: $27,173,913
2025-26: $25,000,000
2026-27: $22,826,087
Jaren Jackson Jr (Memphis)
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2024-25: $25,257,798
2025-26: $23,413,395
Kyle Kuzma (Washington)
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 24: Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards dunks the ball against the Boston Celtics during the first half at Capital One Arena on October 24, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
2024-25: $23,522,727
2025-26: $21,477,272
2026-27: $19,431,819
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Orlando)
Oct 26, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (3) passes the ball as Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
2024-25: $22,757,000
2025-26: $21,621,500
2026-27: $21,621,500
Dillon Brooks (Houston)
Oct 31, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) reacts after scoring during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
2024-25: $22,255,493
2025-26: $21,124,110
2026-27: $19,992,727
Keldon Johnson (San Antonio)
Dec 19, 2021; Sacramento, California, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) reacts after a dunk during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
2024-25: $19,000,000
2025-26: $17,500,000
2026-27: $17,500,000
Bogdan Bogdanovic (Atlanta)
Oct 14, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) drives on Philadelphia 76ers forward KJ Martin (1) in the third quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
2024-25: $17,260,000
2025-26: $16,020,000
2026-27: $16,020,000
Deni Avdija (Portland)
Oct 18, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) celebrates during the second half against Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski (22) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
2024-25: $15,625,000
2025-26: $14,375,000
2026-27: $13,125,000
2027-28: $11,875,000
PJ Washington (Dallas)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 26: P.J. Washington #25 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball during the NBA game at Footprint Center on October 26, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Mavericks 114-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
2024-25: $15,500,000
2025-26: $14,152,174
Mitchell Robinson (New York)
Nov 16, 2018; New Orleans, LA, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (26) dunks the ball against New Orleans Pelicans forward Darius Miller (21) in the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
2024-25: $14,318,182
2025-26: $12,954,546
Isaiah Joe (Oklahoma City)
May 13, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) warms up before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder in game four of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
2024-25: $12,991,650
2025-26: $12,362,338
2026-27: $11,323,006
2027-28: $11,323,006
Aaron Wiggins (Oklahoma City)
May 7, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) gestures after scoring a three-point basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of game one of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
2024-25: $10,514,017
2025-26: $9,672,897
2026-27: $8,831,776
2027-28: $7,990,655
2028-29: $7,990,655
Goga Bitadze (Orlando)
Jan 12, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (35) drives to the basket against Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the third quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
2024-25: $9,057,971
2025-26: $8,333,333
2026-27: $7,608,696
Zeke Nnaji (Denver)
Feb 8, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji (22) reacts after a play in the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
2024-25: $8,888,889
2025-26: $8,177,778
2026-27: $7,466,667
2027-28: $7,466,667
Georges Niang (Cleveland)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 17: Georges Niang #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrates after scoring during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 17, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Bucks 135-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
2024-25: $8,500,000
2025-26: $8,200,000
Josh Okogie (Phoenix)
Feb 14, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie (2) dribbles against the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
2024-25: $8,250,000
2025-26: $7,750,000
Drew Eubanks (Utah)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 14: Drew Eubanks #14 of the Phoenix Suns warms up before the NBA game against the Detroit Pistons at Footprint Center on February 14, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
2024-25: $5,000,000
2025-26: $4,750,000
Miles McBride (New York)
May 19, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) reacts during the third quarter of game seven of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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