The short answer
A standard G League contract pays about $46,350 for 2026-27 (the union deal set $45,000 for 2025-26 with 3% raises), which is about $39,422 after federal and payroll taxes in a no-tax state like Texas. A two-way NBA contract pays $678,882, about $438,525 after taxes and a 2% agent fee in Texas.
Numbers from the KeepMyCheck calculator using 2026 tax rules. Estimates, not tax advice.
G League players on standard contracts are employees of the league with tax withheld. The first G League union contract also added individual housing, single hotel rooms on the road, and health insurance reimbursement for veterans. A player waived by an NBA team on an Exhibit 10 deal can earn a bonus of up to $91,000 by spending 60 days with its G League team.
Related questions
- How much is a two-way contract in 2026-27?
- $678,882, half of the NBA rookie minimum. Up to 50 NBA regular-season games are allowed.