In the modern NBA, where second-apron luxury tax restrictions penalize front offices with extreme severity, handing out a bloated maximum contract can completely freeze a franchise's competitive timeline. We audited cap sheets across the league to power rank the 10 worst contracts in the NBA. From Joel Embiid securing a $187.8 million extension despite mounting health concerns and Paul George taking home $54.1 million at age 36, to Donovan Mitchell’s extension escalating to an eye-watering $75.5 million cap hit, we analyze financial geometry, aging curves, and cap-sheet risk. Check out our complete breakdown to see which deals are paralyzing front offices.

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Russell Westbrook retires as the NBA&#039;s triple-double king after 18 seasons, leaving a legacy of mixed reviews. Westbrook was one of his generation&#039;s greats.

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