Amid losses totaling as much as $400 million, the National Basketball Association is considering a number of potentially drastic measures to keep the league from financial collapse. The following is a list of 25 places where Commissioner David Stern can begin the inevitable cuts:
Highest NBA salaries, 2010-2011
1. Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, $24.8 million
2. Rashard Lewis, Orlando Magic, $20.5 million
3. Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics, $18.8 million
4. Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs, $18.7 million
5. Michael Redd, Milwaukee Bucks, $18.3 million
6. Pau Gasol, Los Angeles Lakers, $17.8 million
6. Andrei Kirilenko, Utah Jazz, $17.8 million
8. Gilbert Arenas, Washington Wizards, $17.7 million
9. Yao Ming, Houston Rockets, $17.6 million
10. Zach Randolph, Memphis Grizzlies, $17.4 million
11. Vince Carter, Orlando Magic, $17.3 million
11. Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks, $17.3 million
13. Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets, $17.1 million
14. Amare Stoudemire, New York Knicks, $16.8 million
15. Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic, $16.5 million
16. Joe Johnson, Atlanta Hawks, $16.3 million
17. Kenyon Martin, Denver Nuggets, $16.0 million
17. Elton Brand, Philadelphia 76ers, $16.0 million
19. Predrag Stojakovic, New Orleans Hornets, $15.3 million
20. Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets, $14.9 million
20. Deron Williams, Utah Jazz, $14.9 million
22. LeBron James, Miami Heat, $14.5 million
22. Chris Bosh, Miami Heat, $14.5 million
24. Jason Richardson, Phoenix Suns, $14.4 million
25. Carlos Boozer, Chicago Bulls, $15.0 million
Sources: Altius Directory & The Wild Investor
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