According to Shams, Alexander and the Thunder reached a four-year, super maximum salary of $285 million in advance.

This is believed to make him the highest annual salary in NBA history. According to Bobby Marks, his salary in the 2030-31 season will reach $78.77 million.

Tatum reached a five-year, $315 million early contract renewal agreement with the Celtics last year. His salary in the 2028-29 season was US$71.45 million, becoming the first player in history to earn 70 million an annual salary.