Ranking: The biggest pay cuts in the NBA this season

HoopsHype ranks the biggest pay cuts taken by NBA players for the 2024-25 season, including Klay Thompson and Kyle Lowry.

There comes a time in every NBA star’s life when they have to take a pay cut from the star-level salary they were receiving.

An example from this upcoming season would be Klay Thompson, who is beginning a new chapter in his NBA career with the Dallas Mavericks. He will do so after accepting a substantial pay cut of over $27 million. Other veteran players nearing the end of their careers, such as Chris Paul and Kyle Lowry, will also see significant decreases in their earnings next year.

Look below at the players who took the largest pay cuts next season, 2024-25.