Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has secured a massive new contract. The 28-year-old recently finalized a two-year, $145 million maximum extension, according to sources. This landmark deal sets a new record for the highest average annual salary on an NBA extension at $72.5 million, exceeding the $71.25 million per year average of Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander`s recent $285 million deal.
Booker`s extension follows a season where he became the Suns` all-time leading scorer. A loyal franchise player, he has spent his entire 10-season NBA career with Phoenix since being drafted in 2015. Last season, Booker maintained his consistent high performance, averaging 25.6 points per game, marking his ninth consecutive season scoring at least 20 points per game.
This significant contract places Booker among the highest-paid athletes across major American sports leagues. Here`s how his deal stacks up with other prominent contracts in the NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL.
NBA
The reigning NBA MVP, Gilgeous-Alexander`s contract gave him what was the richest annual salary for a player in NBA history at the time of signing.
Tatum was the first player structured to earn $70 million in a single season. He holds the record for the most career playoff points by a player age 26 or younger in NBA history and averaged 25 points per game during the Celtics` 2024 championship run.
Brown averaged 22.2 points per game last season, extending his streak to six consecutive campaigns with at least 20 points per game.
Jokic`s max extension in 2022 was the largest contract in NBA history until Jaylen Brown`s deal surpassed it.
Beal signed a max contract to stay with the Wizards after declining a free agent option, but was traded to the Phoenix Suns the following offseason.
Initially the largest contract in NBA history, this deal proved valuable for the Bucks, as Antetokounmpo led them to a title and was named Finals MVP in 2020-21. He has since achieved back-to-back seasons averaging over 30 points per game.
NFL (by practical guaranteed money)
Allen earned his first NFL MVP award in 2024-25, leading Buffalo to a 13-4 record and the AFC Championship Game. His new deal includes $250 million in guaranteed money, the highest amount guaranteed in NFL history.
Prescott had one of his best NFL seasons in 2023, throwing for 4,516 yards with a career-high completion percentage of 69.5. His contract includes $231 million in guaranteed money.
Love was coming off his best NFL year in 2023, leading the Packers to a 9-8 record and throwing 32 touchdown passes in his first full season as a starter. His new deal adds $155 million in new guarantees.
Lawrence led the Jaguars to an 8-8 record in 2023, throwing 21 touchdowns. His contract includes $200 million guaranteed.
Burrow led the Bengals to a 12-4 record in 2022-23, throwing for 35 touchdowns and over 4,400 yards with a 68.3% completion rate. His contract has $219 million guaranteed.
Selected sixth overall in 2020, Herbert led the Chargers to their first playoff appearance in four years in 2022. He holds records for most passing yards and passes through a quarterback`s first three NFL seasons. His average annual salary jumped significantly from his rookie deal.
Jackson was the second unanimous selection as NFL MVP in his first full season. He famously represented himself during the 27 months of contract negotiations.
Hurts led the Eagles to Super Bowl LVII, throwing for over 3,700 yards and 22 touchdowns, while rushing for 760 yards and 13 scores. His extension includes the first no-trade clause in Eagles franchise history, averaging about $51 million per year.
Watson`s fully guaranteed contract is one of the largest in NFL history. His time with the Browns has been impacted by an 11-game suspension for violating the NFL`s personal conduct policy.
MLB
Soto`s highly anticipated free agency resulted in a deal setting a new record for the most years on a contract in MLB history, surpassing Fernando Tatis Jr.`s 14-year deal. He is coming off a season with a career-high 41 home runs and 109 RBIs.
Entering free agency with a projected value of $500 to $600 million, the Dodgers landed arguably baseball`s best player with a massive offer. Ohtani is recovering from an elbow injury that affects his pitching but is expected to contribute to the Dodgers` playoff hopes.
Recognized as one of baseball`s best players for a decade, Trout was rewarded with what was the richest contract in professional American sports when signed. Despite being hampered by injuries at times, he won the 2019 MVP after signing.
The Dodgers secured Betts long-term shortly after acquiring him from the Boston Red Sox. Since then, he`s had multiple top-five MVP finishes and a World Series victory.
The Yankees ensured their star slugger remained with the team after his historic 2022 season where he hit an American League-record 62 home runs along with impressive batting stats.
Signed just before Opening Day 2021, Lindor had a challenging first season but rebounded strongly in 2022, contributing to the Mets` 101-win season. He hit a home run in the postseason but the Mets were eliminated.
Tatis had a standout season immediately after signing, leading the league in home runs. However, injuries and a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs caused him to miss the entire 2022 campaign.
NHL
Fresh off a Stanley Cup Finals appearance, the Oilers are keeping their star center. Draisaitl recorded 106 points last season, his fifth campaign in six years surpassing the century mark.
This contract presents an unusual situation. Despite a distinguished career, Weber has been plagued by injuries and hasn`t played since the 2020-21 season with five years remaining on his deal, making it likely he won`t play in the NHL again.
One of the game`s icons, Crosby is under contract until his age-38 season and continues to be a high-level producer for the Penguins, ranking among the league`s top scorers.
While McDavid has yet to lead the Oilers to a Stanley Cup victory (falling short in 2024), he is one of only two players ever to unanimously win the Hart Memorial Trophy, a feat also achieved only by Wayne Gretzky.
