By ERIC BLUM
Published: 12:33 EDT, 2 August 2025 | Updated: 12:36 EDT, 2 August 2025
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has signed a three-year, $165million maximum contract extension with the team, with an option to extend through the 2028 season.
Doncic's megadeal secures his future with the team while also casting doubt on the path forward beyond this season for teammate and living legend LeBron James.
James is set to make $52.6million this season, with him becoming a free agent in 2026, likely not demanding maximum-contract money.
Los Angeles has signaled with the move that Doncic will be the focal point of the franchise moving forward.
Lakers star Luka Doncic has signed a three-year, $165million maximum contract extension
Doncic's megadeal secures his future while also casting doubt on the path forward for James
More to come.
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