LaMelo Ball plays for the Charlotte Hornets and earns $43,582,280 in the 2027 NBA season. Their current contract spans 2 years with an average annual value of $44,988,160. LaMelo Ball ranks #36 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$43,582,280
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$239,448,875
9 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$46,394,040
2028 · Charlotte Hornets
Contract Value
$89,976,320
2-yr · $44,988,160/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#36
of 352 players
% of Team Payroll
31.5%
$138,416,273 total
vs. League Average
+192%
avg $14,916,782
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Charlotte Hornets | $46,394,040 | Signed |
| 2027current | Charlotte Hornets | $43,582,280 | Signed |
| 2026 | Charlotte Hornets | $40,770,520 | Signed |
| 2025 | Charlotte Hornets | $37,958,760 | Signed |
| 2024 | Charlotte Hornets | $35,147,000 | Signed |
| 2023 | Charlotte Hornets | $10,900,635 | Signed |
| 2022 | Charlotte Hornets | $8,623,920 | Signed |
| 2021 | Charlotte Hornets | $8,231,760 | Signed |
| 2020 | Charlotte Hornets | $7,839,960 | Signed |
| Total | $239,448,875 | ||
Current Contract
- Annual Salary
- $43,582,280
- Total Value
- $89,976,320
- Avg Annual Value
- $44,988,160
- Length
- 2 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2027
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2029
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2027$43,582,280
2028$46,394,040
Total$89,976,320
Teammates
- Coby White$24,666,667
- Brandon Miller$21,221,290
- Kon Knueppel$11,017,560
- Tidjane Salaun$10,445,632
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jul 30, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is LaMelo Ball's salary?
- LaMelo Ball earns $43,582,280 in the 2027 NBA season, placing them #36 in the league out of 352 players with a salary.
- How long is LaMelo Ball's contract?
- LaMelo Ball's current contract is 2 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2029.
- What is LaMelo Ball's average annual salary?
- LaMelo Ball's average annual value (AAV) across the remaining years of their contract is $44,988,160. The league average NBA salary in 2027 is $14,916,782.