Walker Kessler Contract & Salary

Walker Kessler is on the books for $30,108,821 in 2026–27, the 3rd largest cap hit on the Los Angeles Lakers roster and 15.0% of the team's $200.9M payroll.

That ranks 63rd among the 444 players with a 2026–27 salary on the books, and eats 18.3% of the $165.0M salary cap.

The deal has 4 seasons left on it, running through 2029-30, worth $129,457,930 in guaranteed money.

The money climbs as it goes: $30,108,821 in the first year up to $34,625,144 in the last, a 15% rise across the deal.

Not every year is locked in: 2029-30 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-28 seasons — the prime years teams are usually paying a premium for.

He is one of the three highest-paid players on the roster, which puts him in the group the payroll is actually built around.

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.