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While there have been rumors around Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic and an upcoming contract extension, there are more reports that reinforce the expectation that the player is committed to the team. As the topic of Doncic and a Lakers contract extension will continue to be talked about, some believe his recruiting is evidence […]

Although he will soon be eligible to sign a lucrative contract extension, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is committed to representing his country at EuroBasket this summer. Doncic, whom the Lakers acquired in February from the Dallas Mavericks, may be in the United States over the next week or so, possibly even overlapping when […]

A Slovenian news site made a surprising claim that Luka Doncic has already agreed to a $229 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. The star point guard who is set to be an unrestricted free agent in 2027 is about to become eligible for a max extension. The Lakers shocked the NBA world when […]

One of the biggest storylines remaining this offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers is the future of Luka Doncic, especially if or when he will sign a contract extension to keep him with the franchise long-term. Doncic of course was brought to the Lakers at last year’s trade deadline in a shocking trade with the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made a significant addition of late to their team, with the Purple & Gold signing former NBA Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million contract. At this point, it’s already known that Los Angeles superstar guard Luka Doncic had played a role in convincing Smart to […]

With Luka Doncic eligible to sign a contract extension beginning August 2, a Los Angeles Lakers front office executive made it clear that the franchise sees the 26-year-old as a long-term cornerstone. During NBA 2K26 Summer League coverage in Las Vegas, Spotrac’s Keith Smith spoke with coaches and executives across both conferences. Among those conversations […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been making a few moves over the past few weeks, and it’s not only to improve the team but to satisfy one of their star players. When Luka Doncic was traded to the Lakers last season, the vibe was that every move the Lakers made from then on would be […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going through this offseason in a somewhat interesting spot as they try to build a championship roster for next season while they also focus on keeping long-term flexibility for the Luka Doncic era. Of course, LeBron James’ contract situation, and Rich Paul’s comments after James picked up his player option, […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans are going to love Luka Doncic’s dreams to achieve with the franchise. Doncic is preparing for his second season with the team, following a stunning 2024-25 campaign that saw immense change for him. He was with the Dallas Mavericks since 2018 until the team traded him to the Lakers this past […]

Marcus Smart reportedly intends to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers following his contract buyout with the Washington Wizards. Smart’s expected decision surprised many fans, but the move did not come out of nowhere. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Luka Doncic played a role in recruiting Smart to LA. “Lakers star Luka Dončić made […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are creating room for a three-time All-Defensive representative. And NBA fans can’t believe Marcus Smart is on his way to the Lake Show. The veteran point guard is heading toward an exit from the Washington Wizards. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania provided more context Saturday.  “Marcus Smart has agreed to a […]

Ever since the NBA imposed the rule that all American prospects had to play for at least one year of college basketball, it has been a tradition that nearly every prospect plays in the college basketball ranks. However, some prospects just didn’t need to play in the NCAA to become NBA-ready. Here are the 10 […]

Rumors are running rampant across the NBA with the offseason in full swing. There is already speculation that LeBron James could leave the Los Angeles Lakers soon, but now the shift is focusing on Luka Doncic. One rival executive stirred the pot on Wednesday when claiming the Denver Nuggets are a team to keep an […]

For those interested in NBA gossip and rumors, Las Vegas Summer League has become a borderline Disney World experience. Executives, scouts, agents and reporters gather to swap any little bit of intel they have to help piece together a mosaic of however the rest of the summer might play out. While LeBron James and the […]

Rich Paul, longtime agent of LeBron James and head of Klutch Sports, was reportedly upset over what he viewed as a shift in influence within the Los Angeles Lakers organization following the arrival of Luka Doncic, according to Kendrick Perkins. On the latest episode of the Road Trippin’ podcast, Perkins, a former NBA player and […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have, for the most part, been on the same page during his tenure. Now that the franchise he helped pulled from its lowest point has turned said page to the Luka Doncic era, James has found himself on the outside looking in at conversations he dominated. As a […]

While Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic parties with Michael Jordan in Greece, he’s awaiting a big contract extension just before the season begins. If he doesn’t sign immediately, there may be some panic among Lakers fans. However, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reassures them that Doncic will sign after he fulfills another obligation. “I would not […]

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a wild trade in the middle of last season to acquire superstar Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. It was a move that gave the franchise new life and a much better future outlook for the long term. Now, months later, Steve Nash gives LeBron James props for how […]

The NBA Summer League is always a hotbed for hype. However, that hype can quickly spiral into overreaction. For the Dallas Mavericks, the 2025 Summer League brought a spotlight on their new franchise cornerstone, No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg. Fans and pundits alike have been quick to read into his flashes of brilliance and […]

NBA analyst Charles Barkley highlighted the critical difference between Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James and Luka Doncic ahead of their first full campaign as teammates. Amid speculation over what the team could look like in the near future, regarding James’ future with the Lakers beyond next season, Barkley revealed his take on Los Angeles’ […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was spotted having a gala time with the Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo at the ‘Board of Greatness’ event in Greece. Doncic was among the list of Jordan athletes who attended the recent event held to celebrate the brand’s 40th anniversary. A series of clips from the event, posted on […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers very well may be approaching a breakup, and it might have a lot to do with Luka Doncic. While James and Doncic have long admired each other, the Lakers’ treatment of Doncic has reportedly rubbed James, the NBA’s oldest player, the wrong way. And it could lead to […]

When Brook Lopez pivoted from a potential return to the Los Angeles Lakers to signing with the rival LA Clippers, it wasn’t about money, minutes, or even market. It was about uncertainty. More specifically, it was the uncertainty swirling around LeBron James and his future with the Lakers. As detailed by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and […]

In a rare move that peeled back the layers of NBA power dynamics, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Ramona Shelburne recently shed light on Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul’s message to Luka Doncic. It was one that not only defended his star client, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, but also subtly acknowledged a new chapter […]

Just four days after their playoff exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Los Angeles Lakers orchestrated what might go down as one of the most symbolic dinners in franchise history, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Brian Windhorst. Inside the dimly lit booths of Craig’s, a West Hollywood hotspot known more for […]

Kyrie Irving thrives on marathon challenges. On July 11 Irving launched a 24-hour multistream across Twitch and other platforms, promising surprise visitors and community giveaways. Only a few hours in, his phone rang and viewers sensed something big. Luka Doncic popped onto FaceTime, greeting his ex-backcourt partner with an energetic, “Streamer! Streamer!” Chat exploded. Calling […]

ESPN analyst Channing Frye isn’t confident in the Los Angeles Lakers’ new Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton pairing, and didn’t hold back in his concerns over their defensive approach. Frye started his take by questioning the two veterans’ abilities to defend the pick-and-roll and how he believes it’ll be an ongoing issue throughout the 2025-26 […]

On Wednesday, the NBA officially announced the groups for its 2025-26 in-season tournament, which will be the third straight year the league has put on the event. While the fan reception has been hit or miss so far, this year’s tournament figures to have an extra bit of spice thanks to the fact that the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are almost certainly very eager to sign Luka Doncic long-term after acquiring him in February, but it might be a while until they can do that. Doncic, 26, was traded by the Dallas Mavericks in a shocking deal to the Lakers ahead of this year’s deadline, sending shockwaves throughout the NBA, […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton says he received a welcome message from his new teammate Luka Doncic amid his free agency signing. Ayton is still in disbelief that he’s joining Doncic and the Lakers. Ayton was the first overall pick in his 2018 NBA Draft, which is the same draft class as Luka, who […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just signed Deandre Ayton to a two-year contract worth just over $16 million. He’ll step in as the starting center and have the opportunity to bounce back from an injury-filled season with the Portland Trail Blazers. At the very least, he seems excited about playing alongside Luka Doncic, as Ayton revealed […]

After a flourish of activity early in free agency, landing Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia, the Los Angeles Lakers have stalled out a bit with work still clearly needing to be done. According to sources with an understanding of their offseason plans speaking on the condition of anonymity, the team is hoping to reignite trade […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is officially inching closer to another EuroBasket campaign. Luka Doncic was named to Slovenia’s preliminary 19-man roster for the upcoming EuroBasket 2025 tournament. The announcement signals Luka’s intent to play for Slovenia once again. It continues his long-standing tradition of balancing NBA stardom with national pride. Luka Doncic made […]

In some ways, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic impacted Deandre Ayton’s decision to sign with the Lakers as a free agent this summer. The history between Doncic and Ayton dates back to their 2018 NBA Draft. They also nearly teamed up with Doncic was with the Dallas Mavericks, and now, they join forces alongside […]

Deandre Ayton’s decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers was reportedly influenced by the opportunity to play alongside Luka Doncic, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. The two former top picks are both 26 years old and enter the 2025-26 season as central pieces in the Lakers’ retooled roster. In a recent report, Scotto detailed the […]

Although Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are no longer teammates, the two of them seemingly still have a good relationship with one another. On Friday morning, Doncic took the time to post a hilarious comment on the Dallas Mavericks guard’s social media post. Kyrie Irving posted a picture of himself on Instagram standing on the […]

Luka Doncic is set to reunite with former Dallas Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson. Nelson, who played a major role in selecting Doncic at the 2018 NBA Draft, has been named a special adviser to the Slovenian national team and will play a role at the upcoming 2025 EuroBasket tournament. “Former Mavericks general manager Donnie […]

The backcourt duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves did wonders for the Los Angeles Lakers last season, and the two playmakers are expected to carry the momentum moving forward, especially now with a full season of them together. There were concerns early on about the fit between Doncic and Reaves, as they’re both ball-heavy […]

The Lakers just made a major move in NBA Free Agency, and Luka Doncic is all in. After weeks of speculation and failed trade talks, Los Angeles signed Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal. The addition gives them a true center with size, athleticism, and playoff experience. More importantly, it answers a roster gap Doncic […]