| HT/WT | 6' 10", 253 lbs |
| DOB | |
| COLLEGE | Kentucky |
| DRAFT | 2012: Rd 1, Pk 1 (NEW) |
| STATUS | Active |
24.7
24.112.6
10.63.5
2.525.8
26.8upcoming Contract
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-26 |  | 32 | $54,126,380 $54.1M | $54,126,380 $54.1M | $54,126,380 $54.1M | |
2026-27 | | 33 | $58,456,490 $58.4M | $58,456,490 $58.4M | $58,456,490 $58.4M | |
2027-28 | | P-Opt | 34 | $62,786,601 $62.7M | $62,786,601 $62.7M | $62,786,601 $62.7M |
- 2027-28: Player Option (deadline 6/29/27)
current Contract
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Cap Hit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2020-21 | | 27 | $32,742,000 $32.7M | $32,742,000 $32.7M | $0 | |
2021-22 | | 28 | $35,361,360 $35.3M | $35,361,360 $35.3M | $0 | |
2022-23 | | 29 | $37,980,720 $37.9M | $37,980,720 $37.9M | $0 | |
2023-24 | | 30 | $40,600,080 $40.6M | $40,600,080 $40.6M | $0 | |
2024-25 | | 31 | $43,219,440 $43.2M | $43,219,440 $43.2M | $43,219,440 $43.2M |
- 2024 Early Termination Option
upcoming Contract
$175.3M, 3 yrs
Signed Using | bird rights |
Average | $58.4M |
Free Agency | 2028/UFA |
Contract
$189.9M, 5 yrs
Signed Using | bird rights |
Average | $37.9M |
Free Agency | 2025/UFA |
Transactions
Signed a 3 year $177.13 million maximum contract extension with Los Angeles (LAL)
Signed a 3 year $175.37 million maximum contract extension with Los Angeles (LAL)
Agreed to a 3 year $177.13 million maximum contract extension with Los Angeles (LAL)
Agreed to a 3 year $186.64 million maximum contract extension with Los Angeles (LAL)
Declined Early Termination Option with Los Angeles (LAL) for 2024-25 as a part of the extension
Fined $2,000 for technical foul during DET-LAL game
Fined $2,000 for technical foul during CHI-LAL game
Fined $2,000 for ejection (two technical fouls) during CHI-LAL game
Fined $2,000 for technical foul during PHX-LAL game
Signed a 5 year $189.9 million contract with Los Angeles (LAL) - includes 2024 Early Termination Option
Declined $28.75 million Player Option with Los Angeles (LAL) for 2020-21
Fined $2,000 for technical foul during LAL-HOU game (playoff)
Fined $2,000 for technical foul during MEM-LAL game
Fined $2,000 for technical foul during LAL-GSW game
Traded to Los Angeles (LAL) from New Orleans (NOP) as part of a 3-team trade: Los Angeles (LAL) traded Moritz Wagner, Isaac Bonga, Jermerrio Jones and 2022 2nd round pick to Washington (WAS); Los Angeles (LAL) traded Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, Brandon Ingram, 2021 1st round pick, 2024 1st round pick, $1 million and De'Andre Hunter to New Orleans (NOP); Washington (WAS) traded $1.1 million to New Orleans (NOP); New Orleans (NOP) traded 2023 1st round pick to Los Angeles (LAL)
Traded to Los Angeles (LAL) from New Orleans (NOP) as part of a 3-team trade: Los Angeles (LAL) traded Moritz Wagner, 2022 2nd round pick, Jermerrio Jones and Isaac Bonga to Washington (WAS); Los Angeles (LAL) traded Josh Hart, Lonzo Ball, 2024 1st round pick, 2021 1st round pick, Brandon Ingram, $1 million and De'Andre Hunter to New Orleans (NOP); Washington (WAS) traded $1.1 million to New Orleans (NOP); New Orleans (NOP) traded 2023 1st round pick to Los Angeles (LAL)
Fined $15,000 for obscene gesture at fan during CHA-NOP game
Fined $50,000 for violating the CBA via agent request for trade
Fined $2,000 for technical foul during MIA-NOP game
Fined $2,000 for technical foul during POR-NOP game (playoff)
Fined $3,000 for technical foul during NOP-SAS game
Fined $2,000 for technical foul during PHX-NOP game
Fined $2,000 for technical foul during NOP-ORL game
Fined $2,000 for technical foul during PHI-NOP game
Fined $25,000 for verbally abusing a game official during MIN-NOP game
Fined $4,000 for two technical fouls during MIN-NOP game
Fined $NaN for ejection (two technical fouls) from MIN-NOP game
Fined $2,000 for technical foul during GSW-NOP game
Fined $2,000 for technical foul during MIL-NOP game
Signed a 5 year $127.2 million maximum rookie extension with New Orleans (NOP)
Fined $2,000 for technical foul during NOP-SAC game
Fined $2,000 for technical foul during NOP-DEN game
New Orleans (NOP) exercised $7.07 million option for 2015-16
New Orleans (NOP) exercised $7.07 million option for 2015-2016
Fined $2,000 for technical foul during NOLA-LAC game
Fined $2,000 for technical foul during LAC-NOLA game
Fined $2,000 for technical foul during SAC-NOLA game
Fined $2,000 for technical foul during NOLA-IND game
Fined $2,000 for technical foul during NOLA-MIN game
New Orleans (NOLA) exercised $5.6 million option for 2014-2015
New Orleans (NOLA) exercised $5.6 million option for 2014-15
Fined $2,000 for technical foul during CHA-NOH game
Signed a 2 year $10.5 million contract with New Orleans (NOH)
Signed a 4 year $23.2 million contract with New Orleans (NOH)
Drafted by New Orleans (NOH): Round 1 (#1 overall)
Drafted by New Orleans (NOH): Round 1 (#1overall)