Doncic SecuresTie with Lakers for a Whopping 165 Million Dollars as Per Media Reports - League star Doncic seals Lakers deal worth $165 million.
Luka Doncic Inks Three-Year Deal with Los Angeles Lakers, Positioning Him for Potential Supermax Contract
Luka Doncic has signed a three-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, worth approximately €142.3 million or $165 million, according to reports. The deal, signed in 2025, includes a player option for the 2028-29 season, setting the stage for a potential supermax contract worth over $400 million.
The 2028-29 player option in Doncic's contract is projected to be around $55.1 million. If he chooses to opt out of this option, he would become an unrestricted free agent in summer 2028, allowing him to negotiate a new five-year supermax contract estimated at over $400 million. This future contract could potentially include a full no-trade clause, a significant advantage for the player.
The structure of the current deal, shorter than the maximum four-year extension, was chosen to maintain flexibility for the lucrative free agency opportunity after the 2028 player option. This strategic move allows Doncic to potentially secure the largest NBA contract ever, starting in 2028.
Doncic's current extension eliminates his previous 2026-27 player option, binding him to the Lakers through at least 2028 under the new terms. The Lakers are counting on the Slovenian basketball superstar to lead them to their first title since 2020.
In his first 28 games with the Lakers, Doncic averaged an impressive 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists. He plays alongside fellow international star Maxi Kleber, a German national player, on the 17-time champion team. However, last season, the team was eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
The Lakers announced the extension of Doncic's contract but did not disclose the contract details. The deal is designed to keep Doncic with the Lakers mid-term while positioning him for what could be a historic contract in the future.
[1] ESPN.com, "Sources: Luka Doncic, Lakers agree on 3-year, $165M extension," 2025. [2] Sports Illustrated, "Luka Doncic's Player Option in 2028 Could Be Worth $55.1M," 2025. [3] Yahoo Sports, "Luka Doncic's 2028 Player Option and Future Supermax Contract Explained," 2025. [4] Bleacher Report, "The Strategic Choice Behind Luka Doncic's 2028 Player Option and Future Contract," 2025.
Despite the new three-year extension, worth $165 million, with the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic expressed his concerns, repeating, "I'm not gonna be able to do this." This remark may refer to the prospective supermax contract, estimated at over $400 million, that could come his way in 2028, after he potentially opts out of his $55.1 million player option. With such a massive contract at stake, the pressure of leading the Lakers to their next NBA title becomes even more daunting.
