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): Joseph C. Tsai
- 2018/19 Record: 42-20
- Team Payroll: $127,019,646
- Highest Active Contract: Kevin Durant | 4 yrs | $164,255,700
14. Orlando Magic
- Owner(s): Richard Marvin DeVos Sr.
- 2018/19 Record: 42-40
- Team Payroll: $129,091,508
- Highest Active Contract: Nikola Vucevic | 4 yrs | $100,000,000
13. Philadelphia 76ers
- Owner(s): Joshua Harris | Michael Rubin
- 2018/19 Record: 51-31
- Team Payroll: $129,340,495
- Highest Active Contract: Tobias Harris | 5 yrs | $180,000,000
12. Washington Wizards
- Owner(s): Ted Leonsis
- 2018/19 Record: 32-50
- Team Payroll: $129,921,804
- Highest Active Contract: John Wall | 4 yrs | $171,131,520
11. Toronto Raptors
- Owner(s): Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
- 2018/19 Record: 58-24
- Team Payroll: $129,932,634
- Highest Active Contract: Kyle Lowry | 3 yrs | $100,000,000
10. Los Angeles Clippers
- Owner(s): Steve Ballmer
- 2018/19 Record: 48-34
- Team Payroll: $130,032,080
- Highest Active Contract: Paul George | 4 yrs | $136,911,936


9. Cleveland Cavaliers
- Owner(s): Dan Gilbert | Usher | Gordon Gund
- 2018/19 Record: 19-63
- Team Payroll: $133,805,192
- Highest Active Contract: Kevin Love | 4 yrs | $120,402,172
8. Milwaukee Bucks
- Owner(s): Wes Ednes | Marc Larsy | Jamie Dinan | Aaron Rodgers | Michael D. Fascitelli
- 2018/19 Record: 60-22
- Team Payroll: $134,069,575
- Highest Active Contract: Khris Middleton | 5 yrs | $177,500,000
7. Denver Nuggets
- Owner(s): Ann Walton Kroenke
- 2018/19 Record: 54-28
- Team Payroll: $135,374,151
- Highest Active Contract: Nikola Jokic | 5 yrs | $147,710,050
6. Detroit Pistons
- Owner(s): Tom Gores
- 2018/19 Record: 41-41
- Team Payroll: $135,430,388
- Highest Active Contract: Blake Griffin | 5 yrs | $171,174,820
5. Oklahoma City Thunder
- Owner(s): Professional Basketball Club LLC
- 2018/19 Record: 49-33
- Team Payroll: $136,968,123
- Highest Active Contract: Chris Paul | 4 yrs | $159,730,592
4. Miami Heat
- Owner(s): Micky Arison
- 2018/19 Record: 39-43
- Team Payroll: $137,064,777
- Highest Active Contract: Jimmy Butler | 4 yrs | $140,790,600
3. Golden State Warriors
- Owner(s): Joseph S. Lacob | Peter Gluber
- 2018/19 Record: 57-25
- Team Payroll: $141,268,434
- Highest Active Contract: Steph Curry | 5 yrs | $201,158,790
2. Houston Rockets
- Owner(s): Tilman Fertitta
- 2018/19 Record: 53-29
- Team Payroll: $146,390,024
- Highest Active Contract: Russell Westbrook | 5 yrs | $206,794,070
1. Portland Trail Blazers
- Owner(s): Jody Allen
- 2018/19 Record: 53-29
- Team Payroll: $146,898,700
- Highest Active Contract: Damian Lillard | 4 yrs | $196,000,000
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