LaMelo Ball plays for the Charlotte Hornets and earns $40,770,520 in the 2026 NBA season. Their current contract spans 3 years with an average annual value of $43,582,280. LaMelo Ball ranks #42 in the league by salary.
Current Salary
$40,770,520
Signed
Total Career Earnings
$239,448,875
9 seasons tracked
Peak Salary
$46,394,040
2028 · Charlotte Hornets
Contract Value
$130,746,840
3-yr · $43,582,280/yr avg
Salary Context
League Rank
#42
of 392 players
% of Team Payroll
27.2%
$149,759,597 total
vs. League Average
+203%
avg $13,454,042
Earnings History
Season by Season
| Season | Team | Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Charlotte Hornets | $46,394,040 | Signed |
| 2027 | Charlotte Hornets | $43,582,280 | Signed |
| 2026current | 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
- $40,770,520
- Total Value
- $130,746,840
- Avg Annual Value
- $43,582,280
- Length
- 3 years
- Start
- Feb 1, 2026
- Expires
- Jan 31, 2029
- Designation
- Signed
Year-by-Year Cap Hits
2026$40,770,520
2027$43,582,280
2028$46,394,040
Total$130,746,840
Teammates
- Miles Bridges$22,826,087
- Brandon Miller$15,104,121
- Josh Green$14,679,012
- Grant Williams$14,265,750
Data sourced from HoopsHype. Contract dates derived from cap sheet data. Updated Jun 16, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is LaMelo Ball's salary?
- LaMelo Ball earns $40,770,520 in the 2026 NBA season, placing them #42 in the league out of 392 players with a salary.
- How long is LaMelo Ball's contract?
- LaMelo Ball's current contract is 3 years long, expiring Jan 31, 2029.
- What is LaMelo Ball's average annual salary?
- LaMelo Ball's average annual value (AAV) across their 3-year contract is $43,582,280. The league average NBA salary in 2026 is $13,454,042.