Kris Humphries doesn't need Kim Kardashian to make a living ... 'cause dude just signed a $24 MILLION contract with the Brooklyn Nets. 

It's a 2-year deal according to ESPN ... which means Kris got one helluva raise -- his previous contract was a 1-year deal worth $8 mil. 

Not bad ... considering the Nets are partially owned by Jay Z ... who's best friends with Kanye West ... who's still banging Kris' estranged wife. 

Kanye also recently bragged that he could have J fire Kris whenever he wants. 

Sounds like a perfectly healthy work environment.

From TMZ.com

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