Luka Doncic said that the Los Angeles Lakers have all the ingredients to win an NBA title after signing a three-year, $165 million max extension on Saturday. "We have what we need to compete for the championship," Doncic said at a press conference announcing the deal. "I'll try to win every game no matter what, and we got some new great guys on the team, so you know we're … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic On Lakers’ Roster: ‘We Have What We Need To Compete For A Championship’
Lakers Prioritize Flexibility With Offseason Moves
The Los Angeles Lakers have prioritized flexibility with their offseason moves, sources told Dave McMenamin of ESPN. The team's strategy of not signing free agents past 2027 was previously seen as a path to signing a max free agent, but a source told McMenamin that the true focus is on the ability to pivot throughout a season. "If you don't have optionality, you get stuck," the … [Read more...] about Lakers Prioritize Flexibility With Offseason Moves
Luka Doncic To Be Eligible For Full No-Trade Clause In 2028
Luka Doncic will be considered as having four years of service time with the Los Angeles Lakers by the summer of 2028, sources confirmed to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Doncic signed a three-year, $165 million max extension on Saturday. The deal includes a player option for the 2028-29 season. Players with eight years of service time and four years with the same team are … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic To Be Eligible For Full No-Trade Clause In 2028
Luka Doncic, Lakers Agree To Three-Year, $165M Max Contract Extension
Luka Doncic has agreed to a three-year, $165 million max contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, reported Shams Charania of ESPN. The deal includes a player option for 2028. "Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka, the new owner Mark Walter have built a close rapport with Luka Doncic and his inner circle to get him to commit here. And now Luka Doncic, he's going to be the face of … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic, Lakers Agree To Three-Year, $165M Max Contract Extension
Shake Milton Waived By Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have waived Shake Milton. Milton's $3 million contract for the 2025-26 season was set to become guaranteed on Sunday. The Lakers needed to clear space in order to sign Marcus Smart. Milton appeared in 57 games last season with the Brooklyn Nets and the Lakers, averaging 5.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 14.7 minutes. … [Read more...] about Shake Milton Waived By Lakers