Luka Doncic reportedly set to sign $229M extension with the Lakers next week.
Huge Update on Luka Doncic’s Potential Lakers Contract Emerges on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Luka Doncic is reportedly set to sign a massive four-year, $229 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, with the deal expected to become official on either August 2 or 3. The update comes from a European source closely tied to Doncic’s camp, ending months of speculation surrounding the superstar’s long-term future in L.A.
Talks about Doncic’s commitment to the Lakers have swirled all offseason, especially after he played a key role in recruiting veteran guard Marcus Smart. That move was widely interpreted as a sign that Doncic was planning to stick around, despite the lack of a formal extension until now.
Doncic's decision is a game-changer for the Lakers, who have been aggressive this summer in retooling their roster around the 26-year-old Slovenian.
Luka Doncic is expected to sign a 4-year $229 million contract extension with the Lakers on either August 2nd or 3rd
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The Lakers are clearly trying to stay competitive in the stacked Western Conference, particularly with uncertainty surrounding LeBron James.
The LeBron situation remains fluid. Despite not officially requesting a trade, James has been linked to several potential landing spots should he choose to leave the Lakers.
Teams rumored to be in the mix include the Cleveland Cavaliers, a nostalgic homecoming option, the New York Knicks, and even the Miami Heat. While no move appears imminent, the franchise seems to be preparing for a possible post-LeBron era by locking in Doncic as the cornerstone.
In his first season in L.A., Doncic played in 28 games, and stacked the stat sheet by averaging 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.6 steals per game.
For Lakers fans, this reported extension offers a much-needed dose of stability. If Doncic does sign next week, the Lakers can officially shift from “what if” to “what’s next” in building around their new franchise face.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
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