LaMelo Ball’s Contracts and Salary Breakdown: How much is the Hornets PG earning?

Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has been one of the most sensational players in the league. Since being drafted by the Hornets in 2020, the promising PG has shown exceptional competence on the NBA courts. Named Rookie of the Year in 2021, LaMelo Ball has since won the hearts of fans with his stellar displays.

After signing his rookie contract with the Charlotte Hornets in 2020, Ball’s exceptional performances have prompted his team to exercise the club option twice. Unfortunately for him, his ankle injury had caused the player to abruptly end his 2022-23 NBA season. But fans will be relieved to know their favorite point guard will continue to play for the Hornets as he has put pen to paper on a massive five-year $204 million extension with the franchise.

A star in the making, LaMelo Ball has drawn the attention of multiple franchises who might be looking to tempt the 22-year-old. But exactly how much is the 2022 NBA All-Star earning now? Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of LaMelo Ball’s contract and salary details.

Current Contract Breakdown

Although LaMelo Ball has already signed his five-year extension with the Hornets, he is still in the fourth year of his original rookie-scale contract signed on November 30, 2020. The deal amounts to $35,596,275 across four years, for an annual average salary of $8,899,069 and a sum of $16,071,720 guaranteed at signing.