By NBA Front Office • February 11, 2026
We knew NBA money was getting crazy. We watched Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum sign $300M+ deals. But what is coming down the pipeline for Anthony Edwards is going to shatter everything we thought was possible.
According to new salary cap projections, the Minnesota Timberwolves superstar is on track to sign the largest contract in NBA history in the summer of 2027—a “Supermax” extension that could be worth a staggering $345 million over just four years.
The Breakdown: $1 Million Per Game 🤯
Let that number sink in. If Edwards secures this deal (which requires him to stay All-NBA consistent), his salary would eventually climb to roughly $82 million per season by the end of the contract.
Do the math on an 82-game season:
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$1,000,000 per game.
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$250,000 per quarter.
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$20,833 per minute.
He would officially become the first player in NBA history to average a seven-figure check every single time he steps on the hardwood.
How Is This Possible? 📈
Two words: TV Money. The NBA’s new media rights deal has caused the salary cap to explode. As the cap rises, so do the “max” contracts, which are based on a percentage of that cap.
Edwards is perfectly positioned to capitalize. He was drafted in 2020, meaning he hits his 7-year veteran eligibility right as the cap is skyrocketing.
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Requirement: He needs to make All-NBA (which he is doing regularly).
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Reward: A designated veteran extension worth 35% of the salary cap.
Is He Worth It? 🐺
In a word: Yes. At just 24 years old, Edwards has arguably become the face of the NBA. He is charismatic, marketable, and unguardable. He has turned Minnesota into a contender and brings an “old school” mentality that fans adore.
While $345 million sounds like Monopoly money, locking down a generational talent like “Ant-Man” is priceless for a franchise.
