One NBA source told ESPN's Dave McMenamin that the Los Angeles Lakers are "motivated" to have salary cap flexibility for the 2027 offseason, though not necessarily for a big-name star.

Luka Doncic’s first six months with the Los Angeles Lakers were more than enough to give him a vision of a glittering long-term future with his new team. He sees championship banners, trophies and team success while living in a cosmopolitan city and playing for a world-famous team.