Average NBA Salaries Historic Breakdown (1980-2025)
The average NBA salary has increased 10x in last 35 years starting from $870,000/year in 1991/92 season to $10.5 million...
New York Knicks
$221.3M
Total Payroll
$17M
Avg Salary
13
Roster Size
Last updated:
| # | Player | Avg / Year | Age | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $57.1M | 30 | 4 years (2024/28) | ||
| 2 | $42.5M | 29 | 5 years (2024/29) | ||
| 3 | $37.7M | 30 | 4 years (2025/29) | ||
| 4 | $33.5M | 30 | 4 years (2026/30) | ||
| 5 | $20.9M | 31 | 4 years (2024/28) | ||
| 6 | $5.5M | 29 | 4 years (2026/30) | ||
| 7 | $4.4M | 28 | 3 years (2026/29) | ||
| 8 | $4M | 26 | 3 years (2024/27) | ||
| 9 | $3.9M | 33 | 1 year (2026/27) | ||
| 10 | $3.9M | 34 | 1 year (2026/27) | ||
| 11 | $3M | 21 | 4 years (2024/28) | ||
| 12 | $2.6M | 21 | 4 years (2026/30) | ||
| 13 | $2.3M | 25 | 4 years (2024/28) |
| Player | Verified | Avg / Yr | Age | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $57.1M | 30 | 4 years (2024/28) | ||
| $42.5M | 29 | 5 years (2024/29) | ||
| $37.7M | 30 | 4 years (2025/29) | ||
| $33.5M | 30 | 4 years (2026/30) | ||
| $20.9M | 31 | 4 years (2024/28) | ||
| $5.5M | 29 | 4 years (2026/30) | ||
| $4.4M | 28 | 3 years (2026/29) | ||
| $4M | 26 | 3 years (2024/27) | ||
| $3.9M | 33 | 1 year (2026/27) | ||
| $3.9M | 34 | 1 year (2026/27) | ||
| $3M | 21 | 4 years (2024/28) | ||
| $2.6M | 21 | 4 years (2026/30) | ||
| $2.3M | 25 | 4 years (2024/28) |
Team Statistics
Highest Earner
Karl-Anthony Towns
Avg Contract Length
2.3 years
Foreign Players
3
Avg Squad Age
28.2 years
Top Earners by Position
Jalen Brunson
Point Guard
$37.7M
Josh Hart
Shooting Guard
$20.9M
OG Anunoby
Small Forward
$42.5M
Mohamed Diawara
Power Forward
$2.6M
Karl-Anthony Towns
Center
$57.1M
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New York Knicks 2026/27 Salary Insights
New York Knicks have a total payroll of $221.3M for the 2026/27 NBA season based on current guaranteed player contracts.
The average salary for players currently under contract with New York Knicks is $17M per year.
Karl-Anthony Towns is New York Knicks's highest-paid player, earning $57.1M during the 2026/27 season.
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