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 62nd among the 437 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.

Not every year is locked in: 2029-30 team option.

At 18.3% of the $165.0M cap, that is a high-end deal, well clear of the mid-level exception.

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.