EuroLeague salaries continue to rise, with the latest reported figures showing how dramatically spending has increased across European basketball.
Despite financial fair play rules, several clubs remain capable of offering huge contracts. Panathinaikos, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Olympiacos and Dubai BC dominate the list, although other EuroLeague powers continue to spend heavily.
The figures are unofficial and based on reporting, with salaries presented in US dollars and generally reflecting net amounts paid by clubs.
Vasilije Micic leads the way at a reported $5.6 million with Hapoel Tel Aviv. Kendrick Nunn follows at $5.3 million, while Panathinaikos teammate Guerschon Yabusele reportedly earns $5 million.
Nigel Hayes-Davis is listed at approximately $4.5 million, although some reports suggest his actual compensation could be higher. Olympiacos star Sasha Vezenkov follows at $4.2 million.
Panathinaikos’ Sylvain Francisco reportedly earns $4 million, while Hapoel’s Elijah Bryant receives around $3.6 million and Dubai BC’s Dzanan Musa is at $3.5 million.
Evan Fournier, Mathias Lessort, Nikola Milutinov and Thomas Walkup are all listed at approximately $3.2 million.
Several notable names sit just outside that group. Jean Montero and Mike James are reportedly around $3 million, while Walter Tavares earns slightly less. Jonas Valanciunas reportedly returned to Zalgiris on a two-year, $5.5 million net deal.
Shane Larkin’s salary remains uncertain. Fenerbahce sources reportedly place it at $3 million annually, while other information suggests he earns more and could belong among the EuroLeague’s top 10.
The numbers underline the league’s changing financial landscape, where even a $3 million annual salary may no longer guarantee a place among Europe’s 10 highest-paid players.
