NBA Champion Thinks the Lakers Gave Luka Doncic a $229 Million Ultimatum originally appeared on Athlon Sports. On Aug. 2, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will be eligible for a max contract extension. The Slovenia native currently has two years left on his deal, including a $48.9 million player option for the 2026-27 season.

The next step appears to be signing a four-year, $229 million contract extension, which he's eligible to ink on Saturday. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported that he's expected to conclude his current Jordan Brand tour Saturday in L.A. and sign that deal.

As shared by NBA reporter Grant Afseth of Fastbreak Journal, an NBA agent spoke out with what he believes Doncic should target from a new contract perspective.

The future of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has become a major topic of conversation. One of the most recent rumors has connected him to the Denver Nuggets. After James and his business parter,

LeBron James has been making headlines ahead of his record-setting 23rd season, as speculation swirls that he could be on his way out of Los Angeles. The 40-year-old has been linked to both trade and buyout rumors this summer,

The 2025-2026 season will be the first time that LeBron James has opted into a player option in his career. After stops in Miami, Cleveland, and now Los Angeles