NBA Champion Thinks the Lakers Gave Luka Doncic a $229 Million Ultimatum originally appeared on Athlon Sports. On Aug. 2, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will be eligible for a max contract extension. The Slovenia native currently has two years left on his deal, including a $48.9 million player option for the 2026-27 season.

T he talk of the NBA right now is Luka Doncic's body transformation and how it could impact the Lakers' upcoming season. LA retooled this offseason by adding center DeAndre Ayton, forward Jake LaRavia,

James' two-way potential as a 20-year-old incoming sophomore guard has drawn the attention of the team's head coach and former 15-year veteran shooting guard JJ Redick, but the second-year coach believes that the son of Los Angeles' 21-time All-Star LeBron James has some developing to do in the cardio department.

Aside from LeBron James ' future and Luka Doncic's contract extension, one of the biggest offseason questions surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers is what role Bronny James will play in 2025.

Trade rumors have been swirling around James after reports emerged of him being unhappy that the Lakers are already ready to turn the page on his era and make Doncic the face of the franchise. Los Angeles will only trade James if he asks to be moved,