The NBA also factors regular-season standings into its …
The NBA incorporates regular-season standings into its playoff pool, offering financial incentives for top-performing teams. The team with the best record can earn an additional bonus of $896,293. Players on playoff teams can receive varying amounts based on their team's success, with potential earnings reaching up to $12.8 million if the Thunder win the championship.
- ▪The NBA offers a bonus of $896,293 for the best regular-season record among all teams.
- ▪Players on playoff teams can earn between $480,715 and $12.8 million based on their team's performance.
- ▪The Oklahoma City Thunder finished the season with a record of 64-18.
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