In 2026-27 LaMelo Ball of the Minnesota Timberwolves had a WAGE Score of 62, Going Rate, on a $40.8M salary: ranked 56 of 360 NBA players by production above what the salary usually buys. 23rd in production, 41st in salary, 152nd of 205 in cost per unit of production, cheapest first. 2 games of 2.
| Season | Team | GP | Salary | WAGE Score | WAGE Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 2 | $40.8M | 62 | Going Rate |
| 2025-26 | Charlotte Hornets | 72 | $38M | 58 | Going Rate |
| 2024-25 | Charlotte Hornets | 47 | $35.1M | 3 | Sunk Cost |
| 2023-24 | Charlotte Hornets | 22 | $10.9M | 15 | Under Water |
| 2022-23 | Charlotte Hornets | 36 | $8.6M | 27 | Under Water |
| 2021-22 | Charlotte Hornets | 75 | $8.2M | 74 | Smart Money |
| 2020-21 | Charlotte Hornets | 51 | $7.8M | 53 | Going Rate |