Karl-Anthony Towns Current Salary and Per-Game Earnings
Karl-Anthony Towns currently earns a base salary of $35.7 million for the 2024-25 NBA season, which translates to approximately $435,000 per regular-season game based on the standard 82-game schedule, according to SpotracSpotrac. His per-game figure reflects the highest single-season salary of his career and places him among the top earners in the league this season.
The salary is guaranteed under his contract with the Dallas Mavericks, meaning Towns receives the full amount regardless of games played, injuries, or performance metrics. This structure provides financial certainty but also means his per-game earnings remain high even during rest periods or load-management days.
Contract Structure and Total Earnings
Towns signed a four-year, $142 million contract extension with the Mavericks in 2024, with the current season representing the second year of that deal and a total contract value of approximately $142 million through 2027-28Basketball Reference. The agreement includes a player option for the final season, giving Towns control over whether he continues with Dallas or explores free agency.
Over the full duration of his current contract, Towns will have earned roughly $142 million in base salary, excluding any performance bonuses or incentives. His average annual salary of $35.5 million ranks him in the top tier of NBA earners, comparable to other max-level players on superteams and championship contenders.
Historical Earnings and NBA Ranking
Before joining the Mavericks, Towns earned $33.1 million per season with the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves, with his highest prior annual salary reaching $33.7 million in 2023-24Forbes. His career earnings across all NBA seasons exceed $200 million, making him one of the highest-paid centers in league history based on cumulative contract value.
In terms of per-game salary ranking, Towns consistently appears in the top 15-20 highest-paid players in the NBA when measured by average annual salary per game played. His combination of size, scoring ability, and contract size has made him a key financial benchmark for NBA front offices when constructing rosters around high-salary big men.