The NBA playoffs are underway, with the Oklahoma City Thunder viewed as favorites to win the title, followed by the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Los Angeles Lakers. The Thunder, despite being one of the youngest and lowest-paid teams, can potentially earn $12.4 million in bonuses if they secure the championship.
NBA players will share a total of $34.7 million in playoff bonuses this season, distributed based on team performance and regular-season standings. The playoff pool has increased by $1 million from the previous year, with bonuses ranging from $466,263 to a possible $12.4 million per player for the championship-winning team, such as the Thunder. Comparatively, NBA players' playoff earnings exceed those of players in the NFL, NHL, and MLB.