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.