Defeating Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round, the Indiana Pacers produced a sensational performance to advance to the semifinals. When everyone thought that was a one-off, they smashed the Cleveland Cavaliers apart, a team dubbed to win the NBA title this year. Now, they are one game away from history.
Leading 3-1 against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Pacers look to win their first NBA title in their storied history. But right now, we get into the finer details of those players and dig deep into their lucrative contracts.
From Pascal Siakam to Obi Toppin, we look at the highest-paid Pacers players for the 2024-25 season.
The Top 5 Highest-Paid Players on the Indiana Pacers
We look at the top five highest-paid players from descending to ascending order regarding their contracts and salaries. These numbers are according to the current season and don’t account for the eligible contract extensions.
- Aaron Nesmith:
Number 5 on the list goes to Aaron Nesmith. With 51.9% from beyond the arc and attempting 5.5 three-pointers in 14 games, Nesmith is one of the reasons for the Pacers’ journey to the top. He is the 5th highest-paid player on the team, with a contract of 3 yr(s) / $33,000,000. Moreover, he gets an annual guaranteed cash of $11,000,000 after signing the deal.
- Obi Toppin:
After signing a 4-year/$58,000,000 deal with the Pacers, the high-flying Toppin is the fourth-highest-paid player on the list. He earns $12,975,000 annually and will earn a guaranteed cash of $16,025,000 by 2027-28. Toppin comes off the bench to help the team get past the opposition when the star players check out.
- Myles Turner:
After spending 10 years with the Pacers, Myles Turner will become an unrestricted free agent this summer. But right now, he’s the third highest-paid player on the roster with a guaranteed cash of $19,928,500. He signed a 2-year, $40,903,500 veteran extension deal in 2023 and will end his tenure at the end of the season.
Hoping to go out with a bang by winning the NBA title, Turner’s been a legend for the Pacers.
- Pascal Siakam:
One key reason for the Pacers’ magical run is former NBA champion Siakam, who is tied for the highest-paid player in the franchise. He signed a four-year, $188,950,272 contract with an average salary of $47,237,568 and a guaranteed payout of $42,176,400. By the 2027-28 season, he will earn a guaranteed cash of $52,298,736. Siakam’s championship experience enables the Pacers to keep focused on their games.
- Tyrese Haliburton:
Haliburton, the undisputed best player in the Pacers organization, signed a five-year, $244,623,120 contract extension with the Indiana-based franchise, carrying them single-handedly in games. He earns the same payout as Siakam, with $42,176,400 guaranteed cash annually. However, by 2028-29, he will become the team’s highest-paid player by earning $55,672,848.
Haliburton is the franchise’s star player. He hopes to land the Pacers’ first NBA title and keep his legacy intact.
