Who Are the Lowest-Paid NBA Players?

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12 Lowest-Paid NBA Players, Ranked

RankPlayerTeamSalary
T-1Milos UzanBoston Celtics$1,357,763
T-1Tucker DeVriesBoston Celtics$1,357,763
T-1Nate BittleToronto Raptors$1,357,763
T-1Trevon BrazileDenver Nuggets$1,357,763
T-1Bruce ThorntonHouston Rockets$1,357,763
T-1Henri VeesaarAtlanta Hawks$1,357,763
T-1Ryan ConwellMiami Heat$1,357,763
T-1Emanuel SharpSacramento Kings$1,357,763
T-1Meleek ThomasCleveland Cavaliers$1,357,763
T-1Bogoljub MarkovićMilwaukee Bucks$1,357,763
T-1Isaiah EvansMinnesota Timberwolves$1,357,763
12Baba MillerLos Angeles Clippers$1,705,630

Who Is the Lowest-Paid NBA Player Right Now?

Milos Uzan and Tucker DeVries are two of the lowest-paid players in the NBA right now at $1,357,763 for the 2026-27 season. 

Nate Bittle, Trevon Brazile, Bruce Thornton, Henri Veesaar, Ryan Conwell, Emanuel Sharp, Meleek Thomas, Bogoljub Marković, and Isaiah Evans will also earn $1,357,763 in 2026-27. 

Uzan and DeVries signed Exhibit 10 contracts after going undrafted. These deals include the option to be converted to two-way deals before the regular season begins. Alternatively, bonuses can be earned if the player ends up signing with the franchise’s G-League affiliate. 

Other players listed with the same salaries as Uzan and DeVries signed for the rookie minimum after being selected in the second round. 

What Is the NBA Rookie Minimum Salary?

The NBA rookie minimum salary is $1,357,763 in 2026-27. The minimum salary increases with each year of experience.

The minimum salary for rookies is up from $1,272,870 in the 2025-26 season.

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