Lakers star Luka Doncic signs $165M extension in move that could have huge LeBron James implications
Doncic's megadeal secures his future with the team while also casting doubt on the path forward beyond this season for teammate and living legend LeBron James.
James is set to make $52.6million this season, with him becoming a free agent in 2026, likely not demanding maximum-contract money.
Los Angeles has signaled with the move that Doncic will be the focal point of the franchise moving forward.
Doncic, 26, has more than a decade left in the NBA, while James will turn 41 in December and is entering his record-breaking 23rd league season.
The two can both get maximum contract money on the same team, with that limiting options around them. Moving into the future, it is hard to see the Lakers committing that much behind James.
Lakers star Luka Doncic has signed a three-year, $165million maximum contract extension
Doncic's megadeal secures his future while also casting doubt on the path forward for James
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