Best NBA contracts, 2026-27
Paid well under his worth, 3+ years left. Rookie deals and superstars don't count. Sorted by trade value: what the deal is worth to a team beyond the pay.
Updated November 6, 2026.
| # | Player | Team | Cap hit | Yrs | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jalen Johnson SF, 24 |  Atlanta Hawks | $30.00M | 4 | $119.8M |
| 2 | Dyson Daniels PG, 23 | Atlanta Hawks | $25.00M | 4 | $112.6M |
| 3 | Jabari Smith Jr. PF, 23 |  Houston Rockets | $23.64M | 5 | $92.1M |
| 4 | Julian Champagnie SF, 25 |  San Antonio Spurs | $15.35M | 3 | $86.9M |
| 5 | Payton Pritchard PG, 28 |  Boston Celtics | $7.77M | 4 | $76.2M |