# Highest-Paid Stars Shape 2026-27 NBA | NBA News

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Podcast: [NBA News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nba-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7442552)
Published: 2026-09-13T12:41:41+00:00
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## Resource

The NBA’s 2026-27 season is heating up with record-breaking contracts, as the league’s highest-paid players—like Jokic, Giannis, Curry, Tatum, and Doncic—face immense pressure to deliver. Teams are betting big on both proven stars and rising talents, from Durant’s championship role in Houston to Edwards’ need for growth in Minnesota, while question marks like Zion’s durability loom large. Dynamic duos in OKC and Philly, plus health-dependent stars, add layers of intrigue. This season promises a thrilling mix of talent, stakes, and star power under the financial spotlight. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/highest-paid-nba-player-every-110046323.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/17960ca4f53fab0e Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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