The Los Angeles Lakers continued their busy offseason this week. After acquiring Luka Doncic in one of the more shocking trades in NBA history back in February, the Lakers inked Doncic to a three-year, $165 million contract extension on Saturday.
Nikola Vucevic Report Surfaces Amidst Luka Doncic Lakers Contract News originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Los Angeles Lakers continued their busy offseason this week. After acquiring Luka Doncic in one of the more shocking trades in NBA history back in February, the Lakers inked Doncic to a three-year, $165 million contract extension on Saturday.
Earlier this summer, Lakers superstar, LeBron James, picked up his player option for the 2025-26 NBA season ($52.6 million). And most recently, the Lakers signed center, Deandre Ayton and guard, Marcus Smart in free agency.
And while the Lakers roster appears to be complete ahead of the upcoming season, reports continue to surface on how the team is still looking to improve.
The latest report surfaced surrounding the news of Doncic signing his contract extension. As per Anthony F. Irwin, Senior Lakers Insider for ClutchPoints, the Lakers will continue to monitor Nikola Vucevic's situation in Chicago.
The Lakers will continue to monitor Nikola Vucevic’s situation in Chicago, per @AnthonyIrwinLApic.twitter.com/UMDkmYKbpf
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) August 2, 2025
With the James, Lakers' window slowly closing, as the living legend enters the last year of his contract, the organization appears to be in win-now mode. As per FanDuel Sportsbook, the Lakers currently stand as the seventh favorite to win the NBA Finals (plus-1700).
Vucevic, 34, has spent 14 years in the NBA between the Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, and Chicago Bulls. He has been a consistent source of points and rebounds for the majority of his career, averaging a double-double (17.2 points and 10.5 rebounds per game).
He is currently entering the final year of his current contract and is set to earn $21.4 million this season before becoming an unrestricted free agent. Reports are that Vucevic could be a potential buyout candidate for the Bulls, and that's the reason the Lakers are closely monitoring the situation.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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