{
  "id": 3804824,
  "title": "20 Highest-Paid NBA Power Forwards For The 2026-27 Season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/20-highest-paid-nba-power-forwards-for-the-2026-27-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T19:35:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/20-highest-paid-nba-power-193548500.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The highest-paid NBA power forwards for the 2026-27 season are dominated by players who command salaries exceeding $50 million, thanks to the $164.961 million salary cap. Josh Hart, Miles Bridges, and Naz Reid are at the top of this list, each earning $58.46 million, $22.8 million, and $23.3 million respectively. Hart's value as a two-way player and versatile defender is reflected in his hefty salary, while Bridges' athleticism and potential to impact the game are the driving factors behind his $22.8 million contract. Naz Reid, a versatile big man, earns $23.3 million and has the potential to become a starting-caliber and small-ball center for the Charlotte Hornets.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}