Michael Ajayi Contract & Salary
Michael Ajayi is a F for the Charlotte Hornets, earning not yet set in 2026-27.
Updated · 2026-27 season
Every remaining year is fully guaranteed — no options and no non-guaranteed money, so the full amount is owed regardless of what happens.
He is one of 15 players on the Charlotte Hornets' books for 2026-27, whose 2026-27 salaries add up to $161,691,873.
Charlotte Hornets sit at $161.7M in payroll and are currently classified Over Cap, with +$37.5M of room below the first apron.
Michael Ajayi
F Charlotte Hornets · age 23 · Two-Way
2026-27 Salary
Two-Way
% of Cap
—
Years Remaining
0
Total Guaranteed
$0
Contract by Season
| Season | Salary | % of Cap | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Two-Way | — | |
| 2027-28 | — | — | |
| 2028-29 | — | — | |
| 2029-30 | — | — | |
| 2030-31 | — | — |
Notes
Year 1
Charlotte Hornets Cap Context
| Team Payroll | Cap Space | Tax Room | 1st Apron Room | 2nd Apron Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $161.7M | Over cap by $5.8M | +$29.4M | +$37.5M | +$50.2M |
Highest-Paid Charlotte Hornets Teammates
| Pos | Player | Age | 2026-27 | % of Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG | Coby White | 26 | $26,811,593 | 16.3% |
| C | Naz Reid | 27 | $23,275,862 | 14.1% |
| SG | Grayson Allen | 31 | $18,125,000 | 11.0% |
| SF | Brandon Miller | 23 | $15,104,626 | 9.2% |
| PG | Dennis Schröder | 33 | $14,809,200 | 9.0% |
| PF | Grant Williams | 27 | $14,265,750 | 8.6% |