With massive extensions kicking in and the second apron restricting how front offices operate, bad contracts have never been more punishing in the NBA. In this video, we break down the worst, most immovable, and highest-risk contracts currently on NBA payrolls.
From injury-plagued superstars and aging veterans on supermax deals to unproven young players already locked into massive paydays, we analyze the financial stakes, on-court production, and long-term cap implications for each team involved.
Which of these deals is truly the most untradeable? Did we leave off a contract that belongs on this list? Drop your thoughts and debates in the comments below!
Written & Narrated by: Joseph Casciaro (@JosephCasciaro | X)
Produced & Edited by: Zack Underhill
Thumbnail Design by: William O'keefe
00:00 – Intro
00:10 – Joel Embiid
00:54 – Jakob Poeltl
01:42 – Patrick Williams
02:14 – Domantas Sabonis
02:50 – Trae Young
03:41 – De'Aaron Fox
04:20 – Ja Morant
05:07 – Gary Trent Jr.
05:52 – Chr...
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