Deandre Ayton plays for the Los Angeles Lakers and earns $8,104,000 in the 2026 NBA season. Their current contract spans 1 year. Deandre Ayton ranks #175 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$8,104,000
Player Option
Total Career Earnings
$16,208,000
2 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$8,104,000
2025 · Los Angeles Lakers
Contract Value
1 yr
Expires Jan 31, 2027
Salary Context
League Rank
#175
of 392 players
% of Team Payroll
7.4%
$109,001,737 total
vs. League Average
-40%
avg $13,454,042
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026current | Los Angeles Lakers | $8,104,000 | Player Option |
| 2025 | Los Angeles Lakers | $8,104,000 | Signed |
| Total | $16,208,000 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $8,104,000
- Length
- 1 year
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2027
- Designation
- Player Option
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$8,104,000
Teammates
- Luka Doncic$51,033,600
- Austin Reaves$14,898,786
- Jarred Vanderbilt$12,428,571
- Jake LaRavia$6,000,000
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jun 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Deandre Ayton's salary?
- Deandre Ayton earns $8,104,000 in the 2026 NBA season, placing them #175 in the league out of 392 players with a salary.
- How long is Deandre Ayton's contract?
- Deandre Ayton's current contract is 1 year long, expiring Jan 31, 2027.
- What is Deandre Ayton's average annual salary?
- Deandre Ayton earns $8,104,000 this season. The league average NBA salary in 2026 is $13,454,042.