THE NBA’S TOP EARNERS

Pro hoops players are taking a 20% salary cut this season, as empty arenas dent revenue leaguewide, but this quintet of stars compensates with sneaker deals worth a combined $100 million per year.

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1. LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers Total earnings: $95.4 mil Salary: $31.4 mil Endorsements: $64 mil

2. Stephen Curry

Golden State Warriors Total earnings: $74.4 mil Salary: $34.4 mil Endorsements: $40 mil

3. Kevin Durant

4. Russell Westbrook

5. James Harden

Brooklyn Nets Total earnings: $50 mil Salary: $33 mil Endorsements: $17 mil