Luka Doncic is no longer eligible to sign a five-year, $345 million supermax contract this offseason after his trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, but he appears to be as committed to his new franchise as he was his previous one.
“I would be shocked if there’s not some sort of extension this summer,” said Tim MacMahon on the Dan Patrick Show. “With what I know of Luka, and I haven’t talked to him directly about this, but talking to people who know Luka well, I think he absolutely wants to give the Lakers… Like, he’s fully committed to L.A. His heart was broken, but he’s fully committed. His goal now is to win championships with that franchise.”
The Lakers are open to any extension type that Doncic chooses. Beginning August 2nd, Doncic can sign a four-year, $229 million extension with the Lakers. Alternatively, he could opt for a shorter three-year, $165 million deal with a player option for 28-29, positioning himself for a potential five-year, $418 million contract in 2028 when he reaches 10 years of service.
Doncic might also play out his current contract through 25-26 before choosing between a five-year, $296 million deal with the Lakers, or a four-year, $219 million contract elsewhere.