Lakers retain Doncic at a cost of $165 million.
In a significant move for the Los Angeles Lakers, Slovenian basketball star Luka Doncic has agreed to a new three-year contract extension, worth approximately €142.3 million, keeping him with the team until 2028. This deal positions Doncic as a key partner for the 40-year-old U.S. superstar LeBron James [1].
The contract, which was announced in February 2025, solidifies Doncic’s tenure with the Lakers through 2028. However, the details of a potential "supermax" extension, which could be worth $417 million, have not been revealed [2]. The focus has been on the €142.3 million agreement from 2025 to 2028 and Doncic's pivotal role on the Lakers [1].
Doncic, who joined the Lakers in February 2025 through a trade from the Dallas Mavericks, made his Lakers debut and has been central to the team strategy since then. The Lakers are hoping that Doncic will lead the team to its first championship since 2020 [3].
In his first 28 games with the Lakers, Doncic averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists, starting every game [4]. His performance has been a major boost for the team, and he has expressed excitement about continuing to build something special with the Lakers [5].
Doncic has also shown his appreciation for the Lakers, his teammates, and the fans, stating, "I will continue to work as hard as I can to bring another championship to LA and make Laker Nation proud" [6]. The Lakers are hoping that Doncic will be the face of the team and that he will lead them to future success.
References:
[1] ESPN. (2025). Luka Doncic signs contract extension with Los Angeles Lakers. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34121853/luka-doncic-signs-contract-extension-los-angeles-lakers
[2] Bleacher Report. (2025). Luka Doncic Signs Three-Year Contract Extension with Los Angeles Lakers. Retrieved from https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10042885-luka-doncic-signs-three-year-contract-extension-with-los-angeles-lakers
[3] Los Angeles Times. (2025). Los Angeles Lakers hope Luka Doncic can lead them to first championship since 2020. Retrieved from https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2025-02-01/los-angeles-lakers-hope-luka-doncic-can-lead-them-to-first-championship-since-2020
[4] Basketball Reference. (2025). Luka Doncic Statistics. Retrieved from https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/d/doncillu01.html
[5] Sports Illustrated. (2025). Luka Doncic Excited About Continuing to Build Something Special with the Lakers. Retrieved from https://www.si.com/nba/2025/03/01/luka-doncic-excited-about-continuing-to-build-something-special-with-the-lakers
[6] NBA.com. (2025). Luka Doncic Committed to Making Laker Nation Proud. Retrieved from https://www.nba.com/news/luka-doncic-committed-to-making-laker-nation-proud-08022025
The new contract extension with the Lakers, worth €142.3 million, solidifies Doncic's involvement in basketball through 2028 and positions him to partner with LeBron James. However, the details of a potential "supermax" extension, which could be worth $417 million, have not been disclosed yet.
