Jaden Hardy Contract & Salary

Jaden Hardy is on the books for $6,000,000 in 2026-27, the 8th largest cap hit on the Los Angeles Lakers roster and 3.1% of the team's $196.7M payroll.

That ranks 237th among the 434 players with a 2026-27 salary on the books, and eats 3.6% of the $165.0M salary cap.

The deal has 2 seasons left on it, running through 2027-28, worth $12,000,000 in guaranteed money.

The salary is essentially flat across the deal, holding near $6,000,000 every year rather than escalating.

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 24, the deal covers his age-24 through age-25 seasons — the prime years teams are usually paying a premium for.

He is the 8th highest-paid of the 15 players on the roster, in the middle of the pay structure.

He is one of 15 players on the Los Angeles Lakers' books for 2026-27, whose 2026-27 salaries add up to $196,696,242.

Los Angeles Lakers sit at $196.7M in payroll and are currently classified Tax Payer, with +$8.1M of room below the first apron.