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NBA
LaMelo Ball
LaMelo Ball
Charlotte Hornets, Point Guard
Age: 24y-6m-25d (Aug 22, 2001)
Exp: 5 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 1 (#3 overall), 2020
Agent(s): Raymond Brothers (Roc Nation Sports)
2025-26 Cap Hit
$37,958,760
2025-26 Cash
$37,958,760
Career Earnings
$108,702,035
2024-2028 Designated Rookie Extension (CURRENT)
LaMelo Ball signed a 5 year, $203,852,600 contract with the Charlotte Hornets, including $203,852,600 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $40,770,520. In 2025-26, Ball will earn a base salary of $37,958,760, while carrying a cap hit of $37,958,760 and a dead cap value of $37,958,760.
Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $203,852,600
Average Salary:
$40,770,520
GTD at Sign:
$203,852,600
Total GTD:
$203,852,600
Signed Using:
Bird Rights
Free Agent:
2029 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Apron Salary | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Guaranteed | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
23 | $35,147,000 | 25.00% | $35,147,000 | $35,147,000 | 20.58% | $35,147,000 | $35,147,000 | $35,147,000 |
| 2025-26 |
|
24 | $37,958,760 | 24.55% | $37,958,760 | $37,958,760 | 20.20% | $37,958,760 | $37,958,760 | $73,105,760 |
| 2026-27 |
|
25 | $40,770,520 | 24.56% | $40,770,520 | $40,770,520 | 20.21% | $40,770,520 | $40,770,520 | $113,876,280 |
| 2027-28 |
|
26 | $43,582,280 | 25.00% | $43,582,280 | $43,582,280 | 20.58% | $43,582,280 | $43,582,280 | $157,458,560 |
| 2028-29 |
|
27 | $46,394,040 | 25.35% | $46,394,040 | $46,394,040 | 20.86% | $46,394,040 | $46,394,040 | $203,852,600 |
| 2029-30 |
|
28 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Cap Hit | Cap % League | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
23 | $35,147,000 | - | - | $35,147,000 | 25.00% | $35,147,000 |
| 2025-26 |
|
24 | $37,958,760 | - | - | $37,958,760 | 24.55% | $37,958,760 |
| 2026-27 |
|
25 | $40,770,520 | - | - | $40,770,520 | 24.56% | $40,770,520 |
| 2027-28 |
|
26 | $43,582,280 | - | - | $43,582,280 | 25.00% | $43,582,280 |
| 2028-29 |
|
27 | $46,394,040 | - | - | $46,394,040 | 25.35% | $46,394,040 |
| 2029-30 |
|
28 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 |
|
23 | $35,147,000 | $35,147,000 | $35,147,000 | $203,852,600 | $35,147,000 | $40,770,520 |
| 2025-26 |
|
24 | $37,958,760 | $37,958,760 | $73,105,760 | $168,705,600 | $36,552,880 | $42,176,400 |
| 2026-27 |
|
25 | $40,770,520 | $40,770,520 | $113,876,280 | $130,746,840 | $37,958,760 | $43,582,280 |
| 2027-28 |
|
26 | $43,582,280 | $43,582,280 | $157,458,560 | $89,976,320 | $39,364,640 | $44,988,160 |
| 2028-29 |
|
27 | $46,394,040 | $46,394,040 | $203,852,600 | $46,394,040 | $40,770,520 | $46,394,040 |
Contract Notes
- Language exists for 30% cap
- 15% Trade Bonus
Source:
Spotrac
2020-2023 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $35,596,275
Average Salary:
$8,899,069
GTD at Sign:
$16,071,720
Total GTD:
$35,596,275
Signed Using:
rookie-scale-exception
Free Agent:
2024
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Seasons
5 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$108,702,035
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 19 |
|
Active
|
$7,839,960 |
$7,839,960 |
ROY |
| 2021 | 20 |
|
Active
|
$8,231,760 |
$16,071,720 |
|
| 2022 | 21 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$8,623,920 |
$24,695,640 |
|
| 2023 | 22 |
|
Active / Club Exercised
|
$10,900,635 |
$35,596,275 |
|
| 2024 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$35,147,000 |
$70,743,275 |
|
| 2025 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$37,958,760 |
$108,702,035 |
|
| Total |
$108,702,035 |
$108,702,035 |
||||
| 2026 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$40,770,520 |
||
| 2027 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$43,582,280 |
||
| 2028 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$46,394,040 |
||
| Total |
$239,448,875 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$108,702,035 | - | - | $108,702,035 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
|
19 |
$7,839,960
|
$7,839,960 |
$7,839,960 |
||
| 2021 |
|
20 |
$8,231,760
|
$8,231,760 |
$16,071,720 |
||
| 2022 |
|
21 |
$8,623,920
|
$8,623,920 |
$24,695,640 |
||
| 2023 |
|
22 |
$10,900,635
|
$10,900,635 |
$35,596,275 |
||
| 2024 |
|
23 |
$35,147,000
|
$35,147,000 |
$70,743,275 |
||
| 2025 |
|
24 |
$37,958,760
|
$37,958,760 |
$108,702,035 |
||
| Total |
$108,702,035 |
$108,702,035 |
$108,702,035 |
||||
| 2026 |
|
25 |
$40,770,520
|
$40,770,520 |
|||
| 2027 |
|
26 |
$43,582,280
|
$43,582,280 |
|||
| 2028 |
|
27 |
$46,394,040
|
$46,394,040 |
|||
| Total |
$239,448,875 |
$239,448,875 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$108,702,035 | - | - | $108,702,035 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Games Missed | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 |
CHA |
Dec 05, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025 | 4 | Ankle |
| 2025-26 |
CHA |
Nov 23, 2025 - Nov 23, 2025 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2025-26 |
CHA |
Nov 15, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025 | 1 | Injury Management |
| 2025-26 |
CHA |
Nov 02, 2025 - Nov 12, 2025 | 5 | Ankle |
| 2024-25 |
CHA |
Mar 28, 2025 - Apr 13, 2025 | 10 | Ankle |
| 2024-25 |
CHA |
Mar 21, 2025 - Mar 21, 2025 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2024-25 |
CHA |
Mar 18, 2025 - Mar 18, 2025 | 1 | Wrist |
| 2024-25 |
CHA |
Mar 08, 2025 - Mar 08, 2025 | 1 | Injury Management |
| 2024-25 |
CHA |
Feb 27, 2025 - Feb 27, 2025 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2024-25 |
CHA |
Feb 25, 2025 - Feb 25, 2025 | 1 | Injury Management |
| 2024-25 |
CHA |
Feb 20, 2025 - Feb 20, 2025 | 1 | Injury Management |
| 2024-25 |
CHA |
Feb 09, 2025 - Feb 12, 2025 | 2 | Ankle |
| 2024-25 |
CHA |
Jan 29, 2025 - Feb 05, 2025 | 5 | Ankle |
| 2024-25 |
CHA |
Jan 24, 2025 - Jan 24, 2025 | 1 | Wrist |
| 2024-25 |
CHA |
Dec 28, 2024 - Jan 03, 2025 | 3 | Ankle |
| 2024-25 |
CHA |
Dec 20, 2024 - Dec 20, 2024 | 1 | Injury Management |
| 2024-25 |
CHA |
Nov 29, 2024 - Dec 15, 2024 | 7 | Calf |
| 2023-24 |
CHA |
Jan 27, 2024 - Apr 14, 2024 | 39 | Ankle |
| 2023-24 |
CHA |
Jan 20, 2024 - Jan 21, 2024 | 1 | Ankle |
| 2023-24 |
CHA |
Nov 28, 2023 - Jan 11, 2024 | 20 | Ankle |
| 2022-23 |
CHA |
Mar 01, 2023 - Apr 09, 2023 | 19 | Ankle |
| 2022-23 |
CHA |
Jan 21, 2023 - Jan 25, 2023 | 3 | Wrist |
| 2022-23 |
CHA |
Nov 18, 2022 - Dec 13, 2022 | 11 | Ankle |
| 2022-23 |
CHA |
Oct 19, 2022 - Nov 11, 2022 | 13 | Ankle |
| 2021-22 |
CHA |
Dec 05, 2021 - Dec 16, 2021 | 4 | Health Protocols |
| 2020-21 |
CHA |
Mar 22, 2021 - Apr 30, 2021 | 21 | Wrist |
-
Oct 30, 2025
Fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture on the playing court during CHA-MIA game
-
Nov 17, 2024
Fined $100,000 for offensive and derogatory comments in postgame interview after MIL-CHA game
-
Mar 28, 2024
Will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 with Charlotte (CHA) due to season-ending ankle injury
-
Jan 24, 2024
Fined $2,000 for flopping during CHA-DET game
-
Jul 06, 2023
Signed a 5 year $203.85 million Designated Rookie contract extension with Charlotte (CHA)
- Mar 01, 2023 Will miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season with Charlotte (CHA) due to season-ending ankle injury
-
Oct 27, 2022
Charlotte (CHA) exercised $10.9 million option for 2023-24
-
Oct 29, 2021
Charlotte (CHA) exercised $8.62 million option for 2022-23
-
Nov 30, 2020
Signed a 4 year $35.60 million rookie scale contract with Charlotte (CHA)
-
Nov 18, 2020
Drafted by Charlotte (CHA): Round 1 (#3 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during CHA-DET game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 18, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during ATL-CHA game | $2,000 | |
| Oct 30, 2025 |
|
for making an obscene gesture on the playing court during CHA-MIA game | $35,000 | |
| Oct 28, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during CHA-MIA game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 24, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during CHA-SAC game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 05, 2025 |
|
for technical foul during CHA-CLE game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 17, 2024 |
|
for offensive and derogatory comments in postgame interview after MIL-CHA game | $100,000 | |
| Jan 26, 2024 |
|
for technical foul during HOU-CHA game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 24, 2024 |
|
for flopping during CHA-DET game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 01, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during CHA-HOU game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 02, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during CHA-CHI game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 02, 2023 |
|
for ejection (two technical fouls) from CHA-CHI game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 02, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during CHA-CHI game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 08, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during CHA-IND game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 04, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during MEM-CHA game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 02, 2023 |
|
for technical foul during LAL-CHA game | $2,000 | |
| Dec 16, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during ATL-CHA game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 25, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during CHA-TOR game | $2,000 | |
| Jan 23, 2022 |
|
for technical foul during ATL-CHA game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 29, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during CHA-CHI game | $2,000 | |
| Nov 14, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during GSW-CHA game | $2,000 | |
| May 11, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during DEN-CHA game | $2,000 | |
| Feb 26, 2021 |
|
for technical foul during CHA-GSW game | $2,000 | |
| Fines: 23 | $177,000 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Min/Gm | Pt/Gm | Reb/Gm | Ast/Gm | Stl/Gm | Blk/Gm | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CHA | 58 | 55 | 27.6 | 19.3 | 4.8 | 7.1 | 1.2 | 0.2 | .400 | .365 | .898 |
| 2024 | CHA | 47 | 47 | 32.0 | 25.2 | 4.9 | 7.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | .405 | .339 | .843 |
| 2023 | CHA | 22 | 22 | 32.3 | 23.9 | 5.1 | 8.0 | 1.8 | 0.2 | .433 | .355 | .865 |
| 2022 | CHA | 36 | 36 | 35.2 | 23.3 | 6.4 | 8.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | .411 | .376 | .836 |
| 2021 | CHA | 75 | 75 | 32.2 | 20.1 | 6.7 | 7.6 | 1.6 | 0.4 | .429 | .389 | .872 |
| 2020 | CHA | 51 | 31 | 28.8 | 15.7 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 1.6 | 0.4 | .436 | .352 | .758 |
