The 2019-20 NBA season is right around the corner, beginning on October 22. Find out the highest team payrolls right here.
15. Brooklyn Nets
- Owner(s):Â Joseph C. Tsai
- 2018/19 Record:Â 42-20
- Team Payroll:Â $127,019,646
- Highest Active Contract:Â Kevin Durant | 4 yrs | $164,255,700
14. Orlando Magic
- Owner(s):Â Richard Marvin DeVos Sr.
- 2018/19 Record:Â 42-40
- Team Payroll:Â $129,091,508
- Highest Active Contract:Â Nikola Vucevic | 4 yrs | $100,000,000
13. Philadelphia 76ers
- Owner(s):Â Joshua Harris | Michael Rubin
- 2018/19 Record:Â 51-31
- Team Payroll:Â $129,340,495
- Highest Active Contract:Â Tobias Harris | 5 yrs | $180,000,000
12. Washington Wizards
- Owner(s):Â Ted Leonsis
- 2018/19 Record:Â 32-50
- Team Payroll:Â $129,921,804
- Highest Active Contract:Â John Wall | 4 yrs | $171,131,520
11. Toronto Raptors
- Owner(s):Â Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
- 2018/19 Record:Â 58-24
- Team Payroll:Â $129,932,634
- Highest Active Contract:Â Kyle Lowry | 3 yrs | $100,000,000
10. Los Angeles Clippers
- Owner(s):Â Steve Ballmer
- 2018/19 Record:Â 48-34
- Team Payroll:Â $130,032,080
- Highest Active Contract:Â Paul George | 4 yrs | $136,911,936
9. Cleveland Cavaliers
- Owner(s):Â Dan Gilbert | Usher | Gordon Gund
- 2018/19 Record:Â 19-63
- Team Payroll:Â $133,805,192
- Highest Active Contract:Â Kevin Love | 4 yrs | $120,402,172
8. Milwaukee Bucks
- Owner(s):Â Wes Ednes | Marc Larsy | Jamie Dinan | Aaron Rodgers | Michael D. Fascitelli
- 2018/19 Record:Â 60-22
- Team Payroll:Â $134,069,575
- Highest Active Contract:Â Khris Middleton | 5 yrs | $177,500,000
7. Denver Nuggets
- Owner(s):Â Ann Walton Kroenke
- 2018/19 Record:Â 54-28
- Team Payroll:Â $135,374,151
- Highest Active Contract:Â Nikola Jokic | 5 yrs | $147,710,050
6. Detroit Pistons
- Owner(s):Â Tom Gores
- 2018/19 Record:Â 41-41
- Team Payroll:Â $135,430,388
- Highest Active Contract:Â Blake Griffin | 5 yrs | $171,174,820
5. Oklahoma City Thunder
- Owner(s):Â Professional Basketball Club LLC
- 2018/19 Record:Â 49-33
- Team Payroll:Â $136,968,123
- Highest Active Contract:Â Chris Paul | 4 yrs | $159,730,592
4. Miami Heat
- Owner(s):Â Micky Arison
- 2018/19 Record:Â 39-43
- Team Payroll:Â $137,064,777
- Highest Active Contract:Â Jimmy Butler | 4 yrs | $140,790,600
3. Golden State Warriors
- Owner(s):Â Joseph S. Lacob | Peter Gluber
- 2018/19 Record:Â 57-25
- Team Payroll:Â $141,268,434
- Highest Active Contract:Â Steph Curry | 5 yrs | $201,158,790
2. Houston Rockets
- Owner(s):Â Tilman Fertitta
- 2018/19 Record:Â 53-29
- Team Payroll:Â $146,390,024
- Highest Active Contract:Â Russell Westbrook | 5 yrs | $206,794,070
1. Portland Trail Blazers
- Owner(s):Â Jody Allen
- 2018/19 Record:Â 53-29
- Team Payroll:Â $146,898,700
- Highest Active Contract:Â Damian Lillard | 4 yrs | $196,000,000
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