The Los Angeles Lakers locked in their star for years to come. Luka Doncic on Saturday signed a three-year, $165M extension that will keep him tied to the organization through the 2027-28 season. He could’ve gotten more money and more years in his extension, but that wasn’t in his best interests. Per ESPN insider Dave McMenamin, the deal is structured in a way that could eventually lead to Doncic signing the largest contract in NBA history. “…if Doncic plays the two guaranteed additional years on his deal and declines his player option for 2028-29, he could sign a five-year extension at that point worth around $418 million in his age-29 season,” McMenamin wrote. “That potential deal could make him the first player in league history to land an $80 million season salary, taking home nearly $1 million per game: A staggering figure. The last year of the deal would be approaching nine figures at $95 million—a premium price as the face of a $10 billion franchise.” Doncic could’ve gotten a five-year contract exteRead More
Luka Doncic could sign historic contract after Lakers extension
