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 3.0% of the team's $200.9M payroll.

That ranks 238th among the 444 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 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.