Luka Doncic’s recent statement has given La Lakers new hope that players are approaching signing contract extensions.
Since trading with La Lakers last season, Luka Doncic has shown why the team decided to make one of the most talked about moves in recent history.
He was criticized for the issue of conditioning in the playoffs, but the Slovenian is already working on himself and is looking for more fitters for the 2025-26 season.
A question that was in the hearts of Los Angeles fans was Donsic’s contract extension, as he was eligible to sign immediately. Brian Windhorst has raised some interesting points about the extension and how it will affect the Lakers’ future.
However, recent moves in recent statements from Lakers and Doncic prove that the 25-year-old can sign a new deal soon.
According to Shams Charania, Donsic was one of the players who recruited Marcus Smart for the Lakers.
This shows that he intends to play smart next season and is probably going beyond that and making important decisions for the team.
However, Donsic also issued another big statement in a video with the Lakers YouTube channel.
He said: “The man who certainly brought the championship to town.”
Not only did the Lakers have been busy with free agency, but it also made a huge difference off the court as owner Johnny Bass sold a majority stake in Mark Walters.
Doncic sent a message about Bass’ family help and welcomed Walters into the franchise.
This shows he is ready to take over the team’s reins from LeBron James.
Doncic is currently on a five-year contract and will win $45.9 million next season. He has player options for the 2026-27 season, but it’s unlikely to wait for the Lakers to stretch him out.
The player is in discussion with the organization, and all reports show that he is informed of all the moves he has made.
He was able to sign a four-year, $223 million deal or a three-year, $161 million extension.
Donsic is one of the best players in the league, and keeping him means the Lakers are spending their salary cap on one star. But playing like him and keeping Donsic doesn’t certainly help many players in the league with the chance to add some more championships in the future.