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Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic Extension Has Led To Increased Willingness To Take Back Long-Term Money in Trades

One of the most consistent stories coming out of the Los Angeles Lakers camp this summer was their unwillingness to have significant money beyond the 2025-26 season. They wanted to build what they felt was a strong team now, while keeping future flexibility open to eventually build a true contender around Luka Doncic.

One of the reasons for this was — at the start of free agency in late June — Doncic had no long-term commitments to the Lakers. He was technically entering the final season of his contract, due to a player option on the last year, and could become an unrestricted free agent in 2026. That, among other things, left the Lakers hesitant to make massive multi-year commitments.

But then in August, Doncic signed an extension that will tie him to the franchise for at least another three seasons. He can become a free agent during the summer of 2028. And that contract extension has reportedly altered the Lakers way of thinking when it comes to trades and long-term money, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic:

According to team and league sources, the Lakers’ stance on roster improvements heading into this season has shifted because of the start of this new chapter together.

While the Lakers had resisted scenarios in which the team would take on contracts that lasted beyond the 2025-26 season earlier this summer, Dončić’s multi-year commitment has nudged LA’s priorities in more aggressive directions.

Doncic’s remarkable run at EuroBasket also may have had an impact, as the slimmed down version of Luka was an unstoppable force on the international stage:

The combination of Dončić’s contract, his improved physical condition and the EuroBasket run delivered a not-too-subtle reminder that planning for the future might get in the way of an opportunity in front of the Lakers now.

It’s still not a given that the Lakers will abandon the caution they’ve used as they built this version of the roster around short-term and expiring deals. However, what they have seen from Dončić over the last month has the organization reassessing things.

This is the second report this week stating the Lakers’ willingness to take back long-term money with Andrew Wiggins on the Miami Heat being a potential trade target.

The Lakers have approached offseasons and trade deadlines with significant caution ever since their ill-advised deal for Russell Westbrook in the summer of 2021. So it’s possible they will continue doing that so long as the current decision-makers are in charge.

But perhaps Luka’s commitment to the franchise, his own body and his showing at EuroBasket really can be a signal to the Lakers that they can take risks to become legitimate championship contenders.

Luka Doncic angry but proud of Slovenian team​

Luka Doncic showed the entire world that his body transformation wasn’t just for show as he led an underdog Slovenia team to the elimination rounds of FIBA EuroBasket 2025.

Doncic was at the center of Slovenia’s upset win against Italy, doing everything he could on both ends of the floor to ensure his team would win. Unfortunately for him and his teammates, they ran into Germany in the quarterfinals and were eliminated from EuroBasket after losing 99-91.

Doncic put up a valiant effort against the loaded German team featuring several NBA players, recording a near-triple-double of 39 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. The counting stats are absurd and it goes to show how much heavy lifting Doncic needed to do to drag Slovenia that far into the tournament.

Following the loss to Germany, the Slovenian star expressed he was angry and believed he could have done more, although ultimately he was proud of his team.

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Lakers Video: Luka Doncic Featured In NBA On Prime Commercial

The NBA is making a major change for the 2025-26 season regarding its broadcast partners. TNT is no longer the host of professional basketball, as NBC has taken over alongside ESPN as the leaders in NBA coverage. In addition, Luka Doncic’s first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers will be covered by Amazon Prime.

The Lakers have seven games on Prime in 2025-26, making them one of the prominent teams featured in their coverage. It stands to reason, as Doncic and LeBron James are one of the league’s most marketable duos in recent history, and the Lakers figure to at the very least be a true playoff team in the crowded Western Conference.

That’s why Doncic was chosen as one of three NBA players — two current and one former — to be featured in the most recent NBA on Prime commercial:

Special delivery! Prime is bringing you the NBA.

Coming October 24th

pic.twitter.com/Y0ebIPcHOT

— NBA on Prime (@NBAonPrime) September 12, 2025

The promotional ad features Doncic and Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell being delivered via Prime boxes to a fan’s house, with one of the delivery people being retired All-Star Blake Griffin. It’s a fun commercial that explains Prime’s addition of NBA coverage, complementing their Thursday Night Football coverage.

And if the first few months of Luka’s Lakers tenure are any indication, seeing him in commercials galore over his time in L.A. won’t be surprising. He has already become the face of several brands and has conducted major promotions and tours since joining the Lakers.

But starting Oct. 24, Doncic’s face on Prime won’t be through a commercial, but rather on the court, trying to lead the Lakers to the postseason.

Luka Doncic buys Maria Sharapova’s home in Manhattan Beach​

Although Luka Doncic and Slovenia were eliminated in the quarterfinals of EuroBasket 2025, the Lakers star is feeling proud of how he and his teammates played.

Doncic led an undermanned Slovenian team to a victory over a favored Italian squad before pushing the EuroBasket favorites, Germany, into a competitive matchup. Although Doncic came up short, his play should give the Lakers plenty of optimism that he’s set to have a career year during the 2025-26 season.

Doncic will be counted on to lead the purple and gold for the foreseeable future after inking a three-year extension, though the team has an outside shot of winning a title this upcoming season. He has expressed his commitment to the franchise and sounds ready to make another championship run.

The Lakers star finally has time to settle into his new home, and he made a significant personal move by buying a house in Manhattan Beach that tennis star Maria Sharapova previously owned.

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Lakers News: Magic Johnson Chooses Michael Jordan Over LeBron James In GOAT Debate

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson is one of the most popular figures in basketball of all-time and remains involved in the organization decades after his retirement from playing.

The former point guard put the purple and gold on the map with his flashy playstyle, so it makes sense for him to want to see those winning ways continue. When Johnson served as president of basketball operations for the Lakers, he notably lured LeBron James to the organization, giving them another superstar to tout as their own.

James brought a title to the Lakers in 2020, increasing his ring total to four and propelling him higher into the GOAT conversation with Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan. Despite James’ ties to the Lakers organization though, Johnson recently admitted he is still picking Jordan over him in the greatest of all-time conversation, via Earn Your Leisure:

“I love my boy, I love him. But, when Michael Jordan took off with that tongue out… Hold up, hold up, listen cause a lot of you weren’t born then. In 1991 against my Lakers, right hand, we thought we had him. He looked as we went down, he switched it to the left hand, tongue went left, spun it against the glass and good. There’s nobody alive that’s been able to do just that, that boy is too bad. I’m telling you right now, but LeBron is a bad boy too, he’s a bad boy. But, he’s not Michael. Don’t get it twisted, I love LeBron, but no, no.”

When it comes to determining the greatest to ever play in the NBA, there is no correct pick because at the end of the day, it is all subjective and cases can be made for any great, particularly for James or Jordan.

Due to Johnson having his fair share of battles against Jordan during his respective career, it makes sense as to why he feels the way he does. However, no player has been able to sustain greatness 20-plus seasons in and the James is still showing no sign of slowing down with the Lakers.

Once the Akron native decides to retire, this GOAT conversation will intensify and seeing who gets the majority votes can be an interesting trend to monitor, especially if LeBron finds a way to win another championship.

Tyson Chandler compares Luka Doncic to Magic Johnson​

The next star in line to keep the Lakers winning tradition alive is Luka Doncic and he looks extremely motivated to bring a championship to his new team. Former NBA center Tyson Chandler went as far to compare Doncic to Magic Johnson, who was a five-time champion in his own right.

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Lakers News: Paul George Believes Luka Doncic Could Be Greatest International Player Ever

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has been one of the best players in the sport since his arrival to the NBA as a teenager in 2018. But after a down year that saw him get injured then traded from the Dallas Mavericks to L.A. and a slow performance in a first round exit, he needed to do something to cement his status in the league.

He did just that at EuroBasket 2025. After slimming down all summer and undergoing a massive body transformation, he led Slovenia all the way to the quarterfinals — farther than anyone expected them to go — while putting up tournament-best numbers across the board.

One player who Doncic fully got the attention of with his EuroBasket showing was Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George.

George has battled against Doncic as a member of the L.A. Clippers and has seen his development over the last seven years and had some major praise for the Slovenian star, via Podcast P:

“We’re talking about being the biggest international player now. That’s surpassing GOATs, you know what I mean? That’s surpassing Dirk, that’s surpassing Tony Parker, that’s surpassing Hakeem. He’s got a chance to be the biggest international guy. Surpassing Giannis, in a way. He’s got a chance to be one of the best to ever do it. His game is just way older than what he is. He’s tough, man. He’s a problem. Big fan of Luka. And he talk that shit too. He’s a child killer.”

George already puts Doncic up alongside some historic names, both in NBA and international play. Hakeem Olajuwan is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time, while Dirk Nowitzki and Tony Parker are Hall of Famers with incredible international careers as well.

But Luka being alongside these names isn’t that surprising or much of a stretch. That is truly the level of player he has established himself to be by age 26, and there’s no reason to think that star won’t continue to grow as a member of the Lakers.

Franz Wagner speaks on Luka Doncic’s body transformation​

The run for Luka Doncic at FIBA EuroBasket 2025 has come to an end. Doncic led Slovenia into the quarterfinals against a heavily favored Germany squad led by Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner and despite a very strong start, they were not able to hold on in the fourth quarter, coming up short in the end and being eliminated.

Even still, Doncic went out with another exceptional performance finishing with 39 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in the loss. Many would argue that Doncic was the best player in the entire tournament and the shape that he has gotten in this offseason seemed to benefit him on both ends of the floor during this tournament.

But Wagner couldn’t really tell the difference as he felt the Lakers superstar was just as amazing as he has always been throughout the years.

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Luka Doncic Sets Goal For Lakers’ 2025-26 Season

Despite making substantial roster improvements this summer, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers are not projected by many to be among the upper echelon of championship contenders in a loaded Western Conference.

By all accounts, the Lakers had a successful offseason, addressing their needs by bringing in Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia despite having limited resources at their disposal.

The Lakers are coming off a season in which they won 50 games, although their flaws were exposed in the postseason, leading to a first round exit.

Despite the lack of outside hype surrounding the Lakers heading into this season, Doncic believes the offseason moves gave them everything they need to compete for a championship, which is his only goal, via Sports Central LA:

“Championship, that is our goal. That should always be our goal, obviously we went out in the first round, but our goal is championship.”

Seeing all the positive momentum the Lakers were brewing when Doncic arrived was surprising, given how seismic a trade it was. Trying to integrate a superstar mid-season is a tall task, especially for a rookie head coach at the time in JJ Redick.

However, Redick’s coaching staff made it work and found schemes, particularly defensively, that best suited their Slovenian star. Unfortunately, the Minnesota Timberwolves had positional size and simply out-muscled the Lakers in their first round matchup.

Again, signing three quality role players should help fit the puzzle pieces together, and there is always the possibility of a trade coming along to better round out the roster considering they didn’t not trade any assets away this summer.

Regardless, Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves showed flashes of how dynamic they can be together, but it is about better harvesting that into a sustainable offense.

With a year under his belt, Redick will presumably have learned a lot from his rookie season in order to get the best out of his players. Whether that is enough to compete in a loaded Western Conference remains to be seen, but it is still good to see Doncic express confidence going into the season.

Luka Doncic featured in NBA on Prime commercial​

Los Angeles is a place with plenty of opportunities and Lakers stars always get into the spotlight off the court with endorsements. Luka Doncic is a lowkey person, but he broadened his horizons by recently appearing in NBA on Prime’s newest commercial, which displays some acting chops from the new Lakers star.

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Lakers Star Luka Doncic Named To FIBA EuroBasket 2025 All-Star Five

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was named to the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 All-Star Five after leading Slovenia to the quarterfinals in the tournament. In addition to Doncic, the other players that were named to the All-Star Five were Dennis Schroder and Franz Wagner of Germany, Giannis Antetokounmpo of Greece and Alperen Sengun of Turkey.

Schroder and Wagner won the tournament, beating Sengun and Turkey in the finals with Schroder being named MVP of the tournament. Meanwhile, Antetokounmpo and Greece brought home the bronze medal.

That means that Doncic was the only member of the EuroBasket All-Star Five that wasn’t in the final four of the tournament. He did lead Slovenia to the quarterfinals, however, which was a respectable finish for a team that only had one NBA player on it.

Luka completely transformed his body this offseason to get in the best shape of his life, and it showed in the results of EuroBasket.

This marked the second time Doncic was named to the EuroBasket All-Star Five, also doing so in 2017. This year, he led the tournament in scoring at 34.7 points per game to go along with 8.6 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 3.2 steals with a 65.4 true shooting percentage. He led Slovenia in every major stat and also recorded the fifth triple-double in EuroBasket history. That was against Belgium when he had 26 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in the Group Phase.

The advanced stats support Doncic’s greatness as Slovenia’s offensive rating was 125.4 when he was on the floor compared to 104.0 when he was off. They had a defensive rating of 117.5 when Luka was on versus 129.7 when he was off. That’s a net rating of 7.9 with Doncic on the floor and minus-25.7 with him off.

While the tournament didn’t get off to a great start for Doncic and Slovenia with them losing their first two games, they rebounded well to win their last three group games to advance to the round of 16. They then earned a big victory over Italy to advance to the quarterfinals before falling to the eventual champion Germany in a close game.

Luka Doncic sets lofty goal for Lakers season​

Now that EuroBasket is over, Luka Doncic will shift his focus to the upcoming Lakers season, where he and the organization have lofty goals.

“Championship, that is our goal. That should always be our goal, obviously we went out in the first round, but our goal is championship,” Doncic recently said.

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Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Compares Luka Doncic To An Illusionist

The skillset of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is truly special. Not only can he score from anywhere on the court, but his elite handle and ability to change speeds and control his body allow him to get to his spots. Add in his unreal court vision and basketball IQ and there is simply nothing Doncic can’t do on a basketball court.

This often leads to truly unbelievable moments that you have to see twice to truly understand what Luka pulled off. Whether it’s a no-look pass that somehow gets to his teammate or a shot that goes in despite an angle that should prevent a made basket, there seems to be one or two times a game that Doncic does something that has fans shaking their head in disbelief.

Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka feels the same way as he compared the Slovenia star to an illusionist, saying that you almost have to be in the building to truly understand what it is that he is doing, via Jason Gay of The Wall Street Journal:

“I liken his skills to that of an illusionist,” says Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka. “You almost have to be at the game to understand the magnitude of what Luka can do on the court…. There are always many ‘Did that just happen?’ moments.”

It is what makes Doncic such a popular player as he is so fun to watch and really makes you question what you just witnessed. Even someone like Pelinka, who did play college basketball at a high level, is often left in awe at what the Lakers superstar pulls off on a nightly basis.

Luka doesn’t have the elite physical gifts to just blow by or jump over people so he is reliant on his skill and he has that in abundance. The Lakers really only got a small taste of what Doncic is capable of after they acquired him last season, but now with a full offseason to prepare, he is set to put on an absolute show in his first full season in purple and gold.

LeBron James praises Lakers teammate Luka Doncic as a ‘savant’ of the game​

Someone else who certainly agrees with Rob Pelinka’s assessment of Luka Doncic is his Lakers teammate and fellow superstar LeBron James. The future Hall of Famer has high praise for Doncic and particularly his basketball IQ, calling him a savant of the game of basketball.

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Lakers Video: Austin Reaves Named One Of Best Golfers In NBA

The 2025-26 season is a pivotal one for Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves as he has a chance to set himself up to make even more money.

Reaves is under contract for the upcoming season but has a player option for the 2026-27 season that he will almost certainly opt out of. He and his camp are reportedly looking for at least $30 to $35 million annually, a sizable jump of his current salary of almost $14 million.

Reaves has improved every season since signing with Los Angeles as an undrafted free agent and will be counted on to help lead the offense. Under head coach JJ Redick, Reaves has been given an opportunity to do more with the basketball in his hands and he’s so far delivered.

When the Lakers guard isn’t playing basketball, he can usually be found on the golf course as he’s an avid golfer. In a recent video via the NBA, players were asked to name the best golfer in the league and Reaves was one of the players most often mentioned:

Who’s the best golfer in the NBA?

Some of the league’s best golfers weighed in! pic.twitter.com/4OJuSZpOvd

— NBA (@NBA) September 15, 2025

When asked the question, Reaves immediately said he was the best but did acknowledge he wants to play a match against Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. A little later in the video, Curry names himself as the best golfer in the NBA but did say Reaves was good and seemed to express interest in playing with him.

Curry is generally regarded as the best golfer in the league by his peers, though Reaves got his fair share of votes from fellow players like Jalen Brunson, Pat Connaughton and Zach LaVine.

Reaves hasn’t been shy about his love for golf and has even participated in several tournaments, showing how serious he is when it comes to playing and competing. Numerous athletes look to golf as a past time and hobby and it makes sense given the relaxing nature of the sport.

For someone like Reaves who leaves it all out on the basketball court, the golf course offers a fun escape and it’ll be interesting to see if he ever gets his opportunity to play against Curry.

Austin Reaves names Kobe Bryant as his GOAT​

Like a lot of Lakers fans, Austin Reaves grew up idolizing Kobe Bryant. While he has spent his entire career playing alongside LeBron James, Reaves recently named Bryant as his GOAT.

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Lakers News: Adam Silver Praises Luka Doncic For Handling Of Trade From Mavericks

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was one of millions around the world to be stunned by the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade him at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. They sent Doncic to L.A. for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first-round pick in a deal that sent shockwaves around the league, and even required comment from Commissioner Adam Silver.

There were many that felt Silver should step in and prevent the trade from happening, but he remained firm on the stance that unless there is probable cause for collusion between teams, the league cannot veto a legal trade made between two teams that are not owned by the league.

However, now months removed from that trade, Silver spoke more honestly on his personal thoughts on the situation. His focus was largely on Doncic as a human and how he has responded to the deal, according to Jason Gay of The Wall Street Journal:

“Putting aside the merits of the trade, you could argue that it was a bit of a kick in the ass to Luka,” says Adam Silver, the NBA’s commissioner. “He didn’t try to sugarcoat this trade.”

To be clear: Silver says this admiringly. “Another player could have said, ‘Oh, now I’m part of the Los Angeles Lakers organization,’ ” he continues. “He didn’t try to hide his disappointment, and I think he was in a bit of a funk for a while, because it was probably the first true professional setback of his career. And I was hoping personally for him that he would ultimately see this as an opportunity to reset.”

Luka certainly has taken the negative from the trade and spun it into a positive. He spent the summer getting into arguably the best shape of his career, leading a massive promotional tour, signing an extension with the Lakers and shining at EuroBasket to lead an undermanned Slovenia team to the quarterfinals.

It would not be surprising to see Doncic’s name atop favorites lists to win the 2025-26 MVP award after the way this summer has gone, and it’s all in response to the stunning trade from February that relocated him from Dallas to L.A.

Luka Doncic didn’t know how to react after trade​

The Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers will forever go down as one of, if not the most, shocking trade in the history of the NBA. Not only did it come as a complete shock to the sports world, but it was also a major surprise to Doncic himself.

Doncic had no desire to be traded from the Mavericks and he has spoken about how he wanted to play his entire career in Dallas. By now, he has accepted and grown to enjoy being in Los Angeles and a member of the Lakers franchise, but initially it was difficult for the 26-year-old.

And the Lakers superstar recently opened up about it, saying he didn’t know how to react to the trade when it happened and didn’t want to disappoint fans of the Mavericks or the Lakers.

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Lakers News: LeBron James Gives Update On Relationship With Drake

Last year saw the biggest rap beef in history completely take over the country and even the world. Kendrick Lamar and Drake traded diss tracks throughout much of the year and things got personal to the point where many were forced to choose a side, and that included Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James.

The consensus is that Lamar got the best of Drake in those records, catapulting himself to a whole new level of superstardom. While James and Drake have been friends for a long time, LeBron did attend Kendrick’s famous ‘The Pop Out’ concert at the Kia Forum, which some took as him siding with the Compton native during the beef.

Drake has admitted to being affected by some people seeming to turn their backs on him during that time and LeBron seems to be part of that group. And in a recent interview with Complex Sports, the Lakers superstar admitted that he and Drake are in different places at the moment, but that he will always have love for the hip-hop artist:

“Always. Always. Always wish him the best obviously. Different places right now currently. He’s doing his thing, I’m doing mine. But it’s always love for sure.”

While Drake’s beef with Lamar was the focal point, there were many others throughout the music industry who took shots at Drake during that time as well, likely leading to him feeling that people abandoned him. Seeing a friend like James at that concert singing along to songs that tear him down was surely a punch to the gut, even though LeBron likely just wanted to be in attendance to what was truly a historic show.

Regardless, all friendships go through ups and downs, even those involving two of the most famous people on earth. Drake was hurt by the actions of LeBron and others such as DeMar DeRozan, and time will see if they are able to re-connect.

Lakers’ LeBron James rules out coaching in his future​

As he is set to enter his 23rd season in the NBA, LeBron James at some point soon will be retiring from playing the game of basketball and will have to turn his focus towards other endeavors. And for as much as he loves the game of basketball and will continue to be around it for the rest of his life, one thing the Lakers superstar will not be doing is becoming a coach.

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Lakers Were Impressed By Luka Doncic’s Defense In EuroBasket

Luka Doncic was simply incredible during Slovenia’s unlikely run to the EuroBasket quarterfinals. The Los Angeles Lakers star led the entire tournament in points per game (34.7) and efficiency rating per game (36.6), while finishing second in assists (7.1).

The most impressive of these stats, though, might be his tournament-leading 2.7 steals per game. Doncic has never been known as a good defender. In fact, his defense is one of the main things the Dallas Mavericks cited when they dealt him to the Lakers at the trade deadline in February.

But the Lakers star slimmed down significantly over the summer, and it’s possible that has led to an increase in athleticism on both ends of the floor. That’s something the Lakers certainly noticed when watching Luka at EuroBasket, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN:

The Lakers’ coaching staff, team sources said, was impressed with how Doncic was moving compared with how he played in the second half of last season, when he was slowed because of a lingering calf strain. His improvement showed in Doncic’s quickness in splitting double-teams. It showed in his lift off the floor.

It even showed defensively, long a wart on what is already a Hall of Fame résumé.

At one point during the tournament, sources told ESPN, St. Jean showed a video edit of Doncic’s defensive effort to Slovenia’s coach, Aleksander Sekulić. St. Jean believed that Doncic, beyond his offensive brilliance, was the team’s best defensive player, too. The edit showed — possession by possession — Doncic’s proper placement, communication with teammates and overall commitment.

Doncic is never going to be an All-NBA Defense type player. However, the Mavericks have already proven that great defenses can be built around the Slovenian superstar. And part of that is because of his high IQ leading to great off-ball defensive instincts.

But if his newfound athleticism will allow him to do a better job jumping passing lanes and have continued stamina on both ends of the floor, the Lakers may have an easier time doing that same thing.

Luka Doncic’s performance convincing Lakers to invest more in roster​

Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka went into the summer of 2025 with a clear plan. They wanted to build a competitive team around Luka Doncic while maintaining flexibility to add star talent in one of the two future offseasons. It’s why only four of the 15 players on the roster have guaranteed deals beyond 2025-26.

It has been an eventful few months for Doncic since Pelinka ideated that plan, though. He slimmed down significantly, signed a three-year extension to stay with the Lakers and led Slovenia on an unexpected run to the EuroBasket quarterfinals. Luka was by far the best overall player at one of the best international competitions.

Pelinka was a witness to Doncic’s entire summer, and it may have had an impact on how the Lakers choose to do business this upcoming season.

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Source: https://lakersnation.com/lakers-were-impressed-by-luka-doncic-defense-in-eurobasket/

 

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Rob Pelinka More Willing To Invest In Lakers Roster After Luka Doncic’s EuroBasket Performance

The Los Angeles Lakers and general manager Rob Pelinka went into the summer of 2025 with a clear plan. They wanted to build a competitive team around Luka Doncic while maintaining flexibility to add star talent in one of the two future offseasons. It’s why only four of the 15 players on the roster have guaranteed deals beyond 2025-26.

It has been an eventful few months for Doncic since Pelinka ideated that plan, though. He slimmed down significantly, signed a three-year extension to stay with the Lakers and led Slovenia on an unexpected run to the EuroBasket quarterfinals. Luka was by far the best overall player at one of the best international competitions.

Pelinka was a witness to Doncic’s entire summer, and it may have had an impact on how the Lakers choose to do business this upcoming season. The Lakers decision-maker explained why, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN:

“Luka’s play in EuroBasket made it clear to the entire basketball world that he’s on that incredibly short list of ‘best player on the planet’ candidates, if not at the top,” Pelinka said. “In terms of team building, we’ve talked about the importance of having optionality and when I use that word, it’s not to say in the future. I think optionality is also in the now. Having both Luka as arguably the best player on the planet and LeBron James, who is still in the mix of being one of the great players in our game, even at his age, continues to allow us to think carefully about the value of that optionality.”

Part of the optionality that Pelinka discusses here is all of the expiring contracts the team has, plus their tradable first-round draft picks, all of which could theoretically combine to give the Lakers a strong chance at a high-caliber player:

L.A. will open training camp with 14 players on the roster, including Rui Hachimura ($18.3 million), Gabe Vincent ($11.5 million) and Maxi Kleber ($11 million) on expiring contracts. They can include one of their 2031 or 2032 first-round picks in a potential deal. And with Doncic signed long term, the Lakers are open to trading for a player on a contract that extends beyond 2026, sources told ESPN.

“If there are smart ways to pour into our championship aspirations for next year, we will execute on those,” Pelinka said. “And we see having those two players on our team next year [as] an important moment, and we’ll continue to try to do all we can to deliver this franchise its 18th championship.”

It’s unclear exactly what type of move the Lakers could be talking about here, as Andrew Wiggins is the only player L.A. has been remotely connected to in the last month to fit that description. However, the change in attitude could simply represent Pelinka being more proactive on high-level players with multi-year deals.

For now, it’s still seemingly more likely the Lakers enter the season and see what they have right now.

Luka Doncic unsure if he’ll get closure from Mavericks trade​

Luka Doncic has been very open about how shocked and hurt he was at finding out he had been traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers. While he has now accepted it and embraced being a member of the Lakers franchise, he considered Dallas home and planned on playing his entire career with the Mavericks.

The Mavericks pointed to their belief that Luka was not always in the best of shape and questionable work ethic as reasons they felt the need to move on from the superstar and the tension between the two sides remains present. In fact, Doncic feels things will always be strange between himself and the Mavericks and is unsure he will ever receive closure.

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Rob Pelinka & Lakers Were Happy To Support Luka Doncic Playing In EuroBasket

FIBA EuroBasket 2025 saw a number of the best international players in the NBA today suiting up for their home countries. Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was arguably the best player in the tournament, but Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, Alperen Sengun, Lauri Markkanen and many others also took part in the prestigious tournament that ultimately saw Germany take home the gold medal.

It was also notable that the Lakers showed their full support of Doncic taking part in the tournament as team Governor Jeanie Buss and general manager Rob Pelinka both traveled to Poland to watch their star player lead his country of Slovenia. And as far as Pelinka is concerned, it was an easy decision to support Luka fully, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN:

“Luka has a tremendous amount of heartfelt pride and appreciation for his roots and playing for his country,” Pelinka told ESPN. “I just think in the partnerships we have with our players, the Lakers want to be mindful of players’ passions and who they are as men and then lean in and support those things. So, around Luka, it was a very easy partnership decision that we wanted to support.”

The Lakers have always been a franchise that takes pride in fully supporting their superstars and with this being so important for Doncic to participate, they had no issues with him playing. In fact, Pelinka believes that having a bit more focus on team basketball, as opposed to the mostly individual work that takes place in the offseason, can be a good thing:

“Players playing basketball in the offseason is something that, from a leadership standpoint, I support,” Pelinka said. “I think you could say in some sense that some of the offseason and sort of the current basketball lens, especially in the States, is on individual work. And I think that sort of the team environment can get lost.”

Of course, the risk of injury is always a major concern with these tournaments, but Pelinka was not concerned about that and trusts that Doncic knows best how to prepare himself for the upcoming season:

“There’s risk in anything,” he said. “There’s risks in over-individualized training and wearing muscles down that way, or joints down that way. Luka’s incredibly thoughtful about how he approaches his way to improve as a basketball player. And I think you can tell he is the highest form of himself when he is in a competitive environment. That’s just what animates him.”

The Lakers have fully embraced Luka as the face of this franchise and are prepared to build around him for many years to come. He clearly has the complete support of the entire Lakers organization and that will only strengthen their relationship as the years go on.

Lakers were impressed by Luka Doncic’s defense at EuroBasket​

Luka Doncic wasn’t just dominant offensively at EuroBasket, he was also one of the best defensive players in the tournament, leading all players in steals. And his efforts on that side of the court impressed the Lakers.

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Lakers News: LeBron James Lays Out Post-Retirement Goals

It was an eventful summer for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James as he made noise upon opting into the final year of his contract. Despite entering his 23rd season, James expressed a desire to compete for another championship before calling it a career.

Currently at four titles, the 40-year-old is looking to capture his fifth one and time will tell if that will come in L.A. given its new direction with Luka Doncic. To James’ credit, he is still playing at an All-NBA level and finished sixth in MVP voting in 2024-25, so another chance at a championship feels deserved.

However, the Akron native’s time in basketball is dwindling, even though he is putting off Father Time. What life will be like after the NBA remains to be seen, but James laid out his post-retirement goals with his media company Uninterrupted, via Complex’s 360 With Speedy:

“I want to continue to build, I want to build the greatest storytelling company there is. We’ve been putting that work in, Uninterrupted, we’ve been doing it and we do all type of shows and we do podcasts now. We do movies and TV shows, everything, cartoons, everything. But, I want to build, like when people start like wanting to come up with ideas, they think of us. They want to pitch it to us, you know what I’m saying? And that comes from that Fresh Prince of Bel-Air moment that Will Smith, that Biggie, that Nas, that storytelling, that’s that inspiration right there. And I want to build that, not only for athletes but like shit, when you decide to do a show, you think Uninterrupted, man. We want to build, we want to build that. So, whoever, whatever, people want to create something, they think of us. I feel like Disney and all those, they’ve done enough, they got enough.”

The 21-time All-Star has already begun to dive into the media space with his podcast “Mind the Game” and starring in his own Space Jam movie. Uninterrupted has blossomed into its own brand and James is frequently promoting it to make it as big as possible.

LeBron’s competitive drive is one of a kind, so even when he decides to call it a career, the four-time MVP will find something else to obsess over. Hopefully, Uninterrupted turns into a titan that can compete with the likes of Disney, which would be a historic feat, something James is familiar with.

LeBron James reveals movement he knew he was special​

Coming into the NBA with absurd expectations as a high school prospect would be daunting for any young teenager. For LeBron James, it did not take him long to find his footing at the professional level, recently detailing the moment he knew he was destined for greatness.

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Lakers News: LeBron James Reveals Pregame Superstitions

One thing about Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is that he is a man of routine, which is a huge reason why he is playing All-NBA caliber basketball 22 seasons in. As he prepares for his 23rd season, nothing will change and that dedication is doing wonders for his case of being arguably the greatest of all-time.

The Lakers’ addition of Luka Doncic projects to be a positive in reducing James’ workload. At 40-years-old, he needs someone to relieve on-ball duties and the responsibility of manufacturing offense.

However, James knows he needs to be ready to play his game and do whatever is needed from him to win. While his workouts and remedies get him into peak game shape, the four-time champion detailed some superstitions he has before every game, via Complex’s 360 With Speedy:

“I am always the same unless I feel something is off. I will lay my uniform out, the same way before every game. I will pick a shoe that I’m going to wear according sometimes to either the opponent or the team. If I’m playing a certain player, a specific shoe may get worn that night just because of my competitive nature. Like a colorway… But, if I go out in warmups and I feel a certain way and the shoes don’t feel right, I will absolutely run back to the locker room and change before the game starts. Or if I’m shitty in the first quarter, they getting swapped out. I haven’t swapped out many shoes cause it’s not many shitty quarters for me.”

Most players are usually superstitious when it comes to on-court appearance and what they wear during a game. Things like pregame drills, routines or workouts are something James does not sway from.

It makes sense for him to be this self conscious about shoes he wears because every detail matters to him. Ultimately, stars want to feel comfortable and at their best when they are on the floor. Regardless of how trivial it may sound, sometimes wearing a pair of shoes that do not feel right may throw off a player’s performance.

Fortunately for James, he does not allow himself to ignore those thoughts and makes sure he is ready to go every single night.

LeBron James lays out post-retirement goals​

The inevitable end is coming for LeBron James despite it looking like he will be the first person to defeat Father Time. When that time will come has yet to be revealed, but James recently laid out his goals once he decides to hang it up.

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Luka Doncic Details First Moment He Felt Like Member Of Lakers

When the Los Angeles Lakers surprisingly traded for Luka Doncic, there was speculation on whether he wanted to remain in L.A. for the long term. Inherently, general manager Rob Pelinka took a risk because the Slovenian guard was due for a new contract in two years.

It was a tough adjustment for Doncic because he loved playing for the Dallas Mavericks and he truly wanted to bring a championship to the city. However, the NBA is a cruel business at times and he had to uproot his entire life midseason, which is tough for any player.

The only way Doncic would feel at home is if the Lakers front office and fanbase made it feel like one. When asked about the moment he felt like a Laker, the 26-year-old said his first home game due to the electric environment and support he received, via the Wall Street Journal:

“It was probably my first game, when I started. The way they welcomed me, all the shirts in the chairs and that was the moment I felt like a Laker.”

When he was dealt to L.A., Doncic was dealing with a calf injury since Christmas and anticipation was mounting for him to make his debut. For the Lakers to get a star of his caliber to help win now and lead the team into the future is a rarity.

However, that feeling he felt during his first game at Crypto.com Arena will not be the last. Lakers fans will continue to cheer him on so he can feel comfortable playing out the rest of his career in L.A.

This season is an exciting one because it is Doncic’s first full season as a Laker and no better way to begin that journey at home on Opening Night. In only a small sample size of 28 games last year, Doncic left fans with absurd highlights already, so more greatness awaits him as a member of the purple and gold.

Rob Pelinka & Lakers were happy to support Luka Doncic playing in EuroBasket​

The Lakers are a first-class organization that takes care of their stars. Luka Doncic is the next one to experience this treatment.

He notably put in a ton of work to improve his body and conditioning so the Lakers can hit the ground running this season. But an opportunity to represent his country presented itself in FIBA EuroBasket, which can admittedly be scary for an orgnaization considering an injury can happen at anytime. But Rob Pelinka and the Lakers organization were happy to support Doncic playing for Slovenia, even traveling to Poland to be there in person.

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Carmelo Anthony Calls Lakers Season His ‘Best Year’

Carmelo Anthony is just one of a handful of NBA greats that were fortunate enough to don the Los Angeles Lakers jersey during their careers.

Anthony’s final season in the league came with the Lakers during the 2021-22 season, coming off the bench and playing a much lesser role than he was accustomed to. At that point in his career, he had accepted he was far past the star forward who used to be able to score at will. Although reduced to more of a spot-up shooter, Anthony thrived in spurts before deciding to officially walk away from basketball for good.

Los Angeles missed the playoffs that season, but it was still a joy to watch Anthony light it up for one season. There were numerous times in the past where it seemed like Carmelo would join L.A., but the two sides finally joined forces for his last go-around.

Because the Lakers missed the playoffs, most fans normally dismiss the 2021-22 season but Anthony called it the best one of his career, via CTRL the Narrative:

“New York was more refined and more intellectual, more of a student of the game and thought the game out more so than the physical game. In all honesty, my best year that I’ve ever had was with the Lakers. And people will be like how can that be, you only played one year with them? But when you look at the numbers and the efficiency and field goal percent, we’re in a game of numbers now and analytics. So if you look at analytics, the Lakers’ year was one of my best years out of 19 seasons.”

From an efficient field goal percentage standpoint, Anthony is correct in that his final season with L.A. was the most efficient of his career. He also shot 37.5 percent from the 3-point line, though that was good for the sixth-best shooting season of his career.

Anthony deserves credit for morphing his game to thrive on less shot attempts and contributing more as a floor spacer than primary option. At his peak, Carmelo could score with the best of them but he showed he was more adaptable in his later years.

Highlights from Carmelo Anthony’s Hall of Fame induction​

Because of career numbers and scoring acumen, Carmelo Anthony was a shoe-in to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Anthony earned his spot with the 2025 Class and highlights of his enshrinement include Allen Iverson and Dwyane Wade welcoming him along with a heartfelt thank you to his father and the game of basketball.

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard Wanted To Play Like Magic Johnson Growing Up

Dwight Howard was recently inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and for good reason as the big man was one of the most dominant centers during his playing days.

Howard was a defensive force throughout his entire career, capturing three Defensive Player of the Year Awards as a member of the Orlando Magic. Howard even led the Magic to a Finals appearance in 2009, though they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in five games.

After an unsuccessful run across multiple teams, Howard found himself back in Los Angeles where he helped the storied franchise win the 2020 NBA Championship. Howard served a key role off the bench as the primary backup center to Anthony Davis and JaVale McGee, though he also started games in the playoff run.

While Howard established himself as one of the best centers to ever play, he actually grew up wanting to play like Lakers legend Magic Johnson, via Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson:

“Well see, I grew up playing point guard so I watched a lot of Magic Johnson tapes. I wanted to be Magic Johnson when I grew up and then I got to the 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade… It started to be Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan and thought that their intensity and that power forwards handle the ball and shoot; I loved it and so I wanted to pattern my game after them.”

Johnson was one of the few tall guards and playmakers during his era and he went on to have one of the best and most exciting careers of anyone in NBA history. Johnson proved that taller players didn’t always need to play in the post, so for someone like Howard that must have been eye-opening growing up.

Most young players start out playing guard before moving up positions as they grow, so it sounds like Howard followed the same track. Things worked out for him as he was able to leverage his size, athleticism, physicality and instincts to be a menace defensively.

Howard deserves more respect in NBA circles for his contributions and he even admitted that it was a slap in the face to not be named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team. He might not have been a pure scorer, but his game on both ends spoke for itself.

Dwight Howard explains what happened with Lakers in 2020 offseason​

Dwight Howard wanted to remain with the Lakers following the 2020 title, but he wound up signing with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency instead. Years later, Howard explained that he had a deal with L.A. on the table before they apparently took it off.

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Lakers News: Rich Paul Implores People To Appreciate Present & Not Worry About Future With LeBron James

There are a lot of questions surrounding Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James heading into his 23rd NBA season. He is not only set to become the first player in NBA history to ever play that many seasons, but he is also entering the final year of his contract with the Lakers and will be an unrestricted free agent next summer.

Of course at this stage of his career, every season could be his final year in the league, but if he does choose to play beyond this season, people are wondering if James could be suiting up elsewhere. These are questions many around the league are asking, but his agent Rich Paul feels people’s focus should be elsewhere.

In an appearance on ESPN’s NBA Today, insider Shams Charania revealed that he spoke to Paul with the agent saying that people shouldn’t worry about the LeBron’s future, but rather focus on appreciating him in the present:

“I think just seeing how this year plays out. I mean, it’s clear that he’s not sure. Does he have one year left? Does he have another season after that, so 2026-2027? I did speak to his agent Rich Paul at Klutch Sports today and he told me, ‘It’s important not to worry about the future when it comes to LeBron James, just appreciate the present.’ And also maximizing his present and that onus potentially falling on the Lakers and what team they put around him. But it’s obvious, how does he feel about the Lakers going into the season, as the year continues on can they be a contender moving forward? And I think the other thing that also sits here as well is, Bryce James is gonna start his freshman year at college. How does he look? How does he look at a prospect? How does he play into the 2026 NBA Draft? So these are all things I think LeBron James is gonna be open-minded about.”

As Charania noted, there are a lot of things at play on all sides. How the Lakers approach this year in trying to win immediately while also staying flexible for the future is important, and James will surely be keeping an eye on that. And the potential of his second son Bryce James entering the NBA a year from now is of the utmost importance to LeBron without a doubt.

But while all the questions about James’ future are valid, Paul is right in that it is important to really appreciate his greatness in the present while he is still playing at such a high level. It’s easy to get caught up in all of the drama, but if this is LeBron’s final year with the Lakers, or in the NBA period, everyone should enjoy it.

Lakers’ LeBron James congratulates A’ja Wilson on record 4th WNBA MVP Award​

Speaking of appreciating the present, LeBron James made sure to do so with WNBA star A’ja Wilson as the Lakers superstar took to social media to congratulate her on becoming the first player to win four WNBA MVP awards.

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Lakers News: LeBron James Explains Why He’s Always Prompt

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is a consummate professional on and off the floor, and that has helped him play this well so late into his career.

James is well-known for how much work he does to stay in top shape year-round, something players like Alex Caruso learned by just being around him.

However, not only does LeBron do whatever it takes to take care of his body, but he is also notorious for being early to things. In a recent episode of his “Mind the Game” podcast with Steve Nash, James explained why he’s never tardy to things:

“I think I was born into it for some odd reason. I’ve always had a feeling of like…I don’t like being late to anything. It was always like…I feel like it’s a disrespectful thing. My stomach starts to hurt a little bit, my anxiety starts to ramp up if I’m late or tardy. It happened when I was even in like elementary school. If the bell rung before I was in my chair I guess my whole day would be messed up. I didn’t pick it up from my mom, I don’t think so. I don’t think I picked that up from my mom, I literally think I was just born that way. I’ve always been like…my anxiety…I can’t function when I’m late and it stuck with me throughout my…obviously now I’m 40 years old. But when I started playing organized sports it was like the perfect match for me because if you’re not on time to practice you will have to run. I played little league football. If you didn’t run, you’d have to run sprints or you’d have to run gashers or 17s and I know football people out there they know exactly what those are and that -expletive- is punishment. You do not want to be late to a football practice and have to run gashers or 17s or 100s. My mom didn’t have a car growing when we were growing up, so if I was late because of someone picking me up late or whatever the case may be and I couldn’t control that. Even though I would still have anxiety about being late, some things I couldn’t control.

“But to hear Grant say those words it’s just always been in me. I feel like especially when you start playing sports and you’re around other people and as you get older and older and older and you go from little league to middle school ball to high school ball and if it’s either college or the professionals wherever you are…I’ve always looked at it as like a disrespect to the people that you’re working with. You’re late and you’re disrespecting other people’s time and I never felt good about that. What other people that’s what other people do but for me personally being on time has always been late to me. So to be able to get to places early, I didn’t know I was setting the tone for the rest of the group whatever stage that was. But to be there on time I felt like it was late and I wanted to be there extra early, talk to the coaches. This past summer when we was with the Olympic team the coaches are always gonna be there a little bit early. They talk about what they want to do tonight versus the opponents or practice. I get there early and just kind of watch the film, or talk to them and see what’s going on and then the guys start trickling in and coming in. But it’s just always been me.”

For someone like James, routine and schedule is important so it’s no surprise that he does his best to arrive on time. Promptness goes a long way and it’s clearly helped LeBron become one of the best to ever do it.

More of today’s youth can certainly learn from that as promptness seems to be a thing of the past in all walks of life.

Luka Doncic believes LeBron James’ experience will help Lakers​

LeBron James forming the habits he has happened over the course of his 22-year career. He has seen and experienced basically everything, which Luka Doncic feels will help the Lakers compete for a championship this season.

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