Yahoo Sports· 2h ago· 1 min read
Florida forward Thomas Haugh is set to make more money in NIL than LeBron James is going to make with the Philadelphia 76ers next season.
James is set to make the lowest amount of his career, with his contract sitting at $3.8 million. Haugh could earn more than $10 million during the 2026-27 season after withdrawing his name from the 2026 NBA Draft and returning to the swamp.
That figure makes him one of the highest-paid players in college basketball and more than doubles James’ projected $3.8 million salary next season with the 76ers.
This shows not only the benefits of high-level collegiate players remaining in college basketball, but also the bargain the 76ers got LeBron for. With millions of dollars now available through NIL deals and revenue-sharing opportunities, top college players can command salaries that rival and, in Haugh’s case, surpass those of veteran minimum…
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