Lakers make stance clear on Luka Doncic extension amid LeBron James' comments: Report
- The Los Angeles Lakers are entering the offseason focused on Luka Doncic's contract extension after acquiring him midseason in 2025.
- Doncic, 26, approaches the final two years of his $215 million deal with a $49 million player option for 2026-27 and may decline it to become a free agent.
- The Lakers offer Doncic options, including a four-year $229 million extension or a more lucrative five-year $418 million contract starting in 2028 if he reaches 10 years service.
- LeBron James, age 40, stated, "No, that ain't my job," regarding persuading Doncic on an extension, emphasizing that the decision belongs to Doncic alone.
- Doncic’s extension decision signals a shift as the Lakers’ future transitions from LeBron to Doncic, while LeBron contemplates his own uncertain future amid retirement rumors.
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