Dalton Knecht Contract & Salary

Dalton Knecht is on the books for $4,201,080 in 2026–27, the 10th largest cap hit on the Los Angeles Lakers roster and 2.1% of the team's $200.9M payroll.

That ranks 284th among the 444 players with a 2026–27 salary on the books, and eats 2.5% of the $165.0M salary cap.

The deal has 2 seasons left on it, running through 2027-28, worth $10,653,940 in guaranteed money.

The money climbs as it goes: $4,201,080 in the first year up to $6,452,860 in the last, a 54% rise across the deal.

Not every year is locked in: 2027-28 team option.

The option year belongs to the team, which makes that season a decision point rather than a commitment: it can be picked up cheaply or declined outright.

At 25, the deal covers his age-25 through age-26 seasons — the prime years teams are usually paying a premium for.

He is the 10th highest-paid of the 16 players on the roster, in the middle of the pay structure.

He is one of 16 players on the Los Angeles Lakers' books for 2026–27, whose 2026–27 salaries add up to $200,897,322.

Los Angeles Lakers sit at $200.9M in payroll and are currently classified Tax Payer, with +$8.1M of room below the first apron.