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Ryan Kalkbrenner is 24 years old, born January 17, 2002. Kalkbrenner is 7 ft 1 in (216 cm) and 256 lb (116 kg). Kalkbrenner plays center for the Charlotte Hornets (as of November 3, 2026). Kalkbrenner's 2026 salary is $2,296,274. Kalkbrenner was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in 2025, round 2, pick 34, out of Creighton.
Ryan Kalkbrenner at a glance
- Age24 born January 17, 2002
- Height7 ft 1 in 216 cm
- Weight256 lb 116 kg
- CollegeCreighton
- 2026 salary$2.3 million
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Ryan Kalkbrenner stats, last 5 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | FG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | vs Pistons | L 91–124 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1-3 |
| Oct 31 | vs 76ers | L 104–109 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3-3 |
| Oct 30 | at Wizards | L 79–95 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1-1 |
| Oct 28 | at Pistons | L 89–97 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0-0 |
| Oct 26 | vs Wizards | W 110–103 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3-4 |
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Contract
Ryan Kalkbrenner contract
- 2027 salary$2.4 million
- Signed throughnot yet reported
- WithCharlotte Hornets
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.3 million |
| 2027 | $2.4 million |
Career
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Ryan Kalkbrenner is on the Charlotte Hornets, coached by Charles Lee.
- BornJanuary 17, 2002, Florissant, MO, USA
- Height7 ft 1 in (216 cm)
- Weight256 lb (116 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2025, round 2, pick 34
- Drafted byCharlotte Hornets
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- Roster and bio facts from the public National Basketball Association roster and Wikidata (CC0); see also Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
- Win chance from Axle 2.0, Bandwagon's model (its record).
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