The Lakers faced serious speculation about Luka Doncic’s long-term future with the franchise just months ago. With a player option looming for the 2025-26 season and speculations of LeBron James’s presence in the core,

The Los Angeles Lakers may alienate Luka Doncic out of signing a longterm deal this summer with the way the organization has treated LeBron James.

Luka Dončić's efforts to help sell prospective targets on the Los Angeles Lakers has eased some of the fears about the five-time All-Star's future in Southern California, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.