Luka Dončić contract extension details: Expected signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, but what's the value and duration of the deal?
Luka Doncic, the Slovenian basketball sensation, is set to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers for at least the next four seasons after agreeing to a franchise-committing contract extension. The deal, worth approximately $220–229 million, was finalized on August 2, 2025, shortly after Doncic became eligible to sign such an extension.
The four-year deal cements Doncic's role as the centerpiece of the Lakers' long-term plans, following his blockbuster trade acquisition earlier in 2025. This extension provides Doncic with significant financial security and protection against potential injuries or decline, serving as a powerful recruiting tool for the Lakers.
If Doncic signs a three-plus-one extension, his salary for the 2025-26, 2026-27, 2027-28, 2028-29, and 2029-30 seasons would be $45,999,660, $49,641,687, $53,613,021, $57,584,355, and $61,555,689 respectively. This contract option offers Doncic the maximum earning potential as a free agent in 2028.
However, Doncic also has the option to sign a two-plus-one or one-plus-one extension. In the case of a two-plus-one extension, his salary for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons would be $49,641,687 and $53,613,021 respectively, with a player option for the 2028-29 season. If he chooses a one-plus-one extension, his salary for the 2026-27 season would be $49,641,687, and he would have a player option for the 2027-28 season.
The exact terms of Doncic's contract extension are still uncertain, as he is expected to sign his new contract after Aug. 4. The extend-and-trade restrictions limiting Doncic's earnings in a deal with the Lakers expire on Aug. 2.
Doncic's decision to sign a longer contract could be seen as a signal to potential teammates of his commitment to the Lakers. His contract extension will have a significant impact on the Lakers' salary cap and roster construction for the next several seasons.
It's important to note that Doncic is no longer eligible for the supermax deal he would have received in Dallas because the Lakers neither drafted him nor acquired him during the first four years of his career.
There has been some speculation that Doncic may have already agreed to a four-year, $229 million extension with the Lakers, but this has not been confirmed by other sources.
This extension marks a significant milestone in Doncic's career, further cementing his status as one of the NBA's premier players and a key figure in the Lakers' future plans.
- Luka Doncic's four-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, worth approximately $220–229 million, is a testament to his commitment to the team.
- The contract extension provides Doncic with financial security, protecting him against potential injuries or decline, and serving as a powerful recruiting tool for the Lakers.
- Depending on the length of his extension, Doncic's salary for the upcoming seasons could range from $45,999,660 to $61,555,689.
- The exact terms of Doncic's contract extension are still uncertain, but the deal could significantly impact the Lakers' salary cap and roster construction for the next several seasons.
