NFL agent cap 3%NBA agent cap 4%MLB agent cap 5%Top federal rate 2026 37%Bonus withholding over $1M 37%Texas state tax on wages 0%Florida state tax on wages 0%California top rate 13.3%NBA escrow 10% of each check held backNIL money 1099 income, add 15.3% self-employment taxAgent fees for team salary not deductible on your federal returnNFL players file taxes in about 10 to 14 states a year
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What is the NBA minimum salary after taxes?

The short answer

The 2026-27 NBA rookie minimum is $1,357,763. After taxes and a 2% agent fee (the NBPA cap on minimum deals), a player keeps about $810,310 with the Heat living in Florida, or about $680,577 with the Warriors in California. The NBA also holds 10% in escrow until the season's revenue is counted.

Numbers from the KeepMyCheck calculator using 2026 tax rules. Estimates, not tax advice.

The minimum for players with 10 or more years of service is $3,876,529 in 2026-27.

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