Luka Doncic’s future with the Los Angeles Lakers is still up in the air, with insiders providing a major update.
Luka Doncic had his entire career trajectory shaken up when the Dallas Mavericks traded him to the Lakers. It was a shocking situation that no one saw coming.
Since the trade, however, Doncic has done quite well, forming quite the partnership with LeBron James that frightened opposing defenders.
The Lakers did get eliminated in the playoffs, but there are deeper reasons for that occurring. And since then, there has been some speculation about Luka Doncic’s future.
Well, according to insiders, Lakers fans can breathe a sigh of relief, as he plans on staying with the team for the foreseeable future.
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ESPN dropped an in-depth report about the Los Angeles Lakers’ future plans. When talking about Luka Doncic, they noted that he has options to sign some massive deals this year.
However, Doncic might take a smaller deal to give himself some flexibility. Regardless, they noted that Luka Doncic will be patient and not rush into any new deal.
“On Aug. 2, the Lakers can offer Doncic a four-year, $229 million extension. Doncic could also opt to sign a three-year, $165 million extension with a player option in 2028.”
“According to ESPN NBA front office insider Bobby Marks, which would then allow him to sign a max deal in 2028 that would give him 35% of the salary cap for five seasons.”
“Sources close to Doncic say he will take his time with his decision, even though he told ESPN’s Malika Andrews before the playoffs that he wants to stay in Los Angeles.”
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One would imagine LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers would impact Doncic’s thought process going forward.
Stephen A. Smith admitted that Luka Doncic must be ready to make drastic decisions should LeBron James not stay with the Lakers long-term.
Even James refused to help convince Luka Doncic to stay, noting that it’s not his responsibility, and Doncic should make his own decisions.
Given the stakes, this summer is shaping up to be one of the most important in the history of the Lakers. Rob Pelinka has a big job ahead of him.
