NBA phenom Luka Doncic ink deal with LA Lakers, worth a whopping $165 million.
In an exciting development for basketball fans, Luka Doncic has committed his future to the Los Angeles Lakers, signing a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension. The deal, which includes a player option in 2028, keeps him off free agency until then [1][2].
The Slovenian superstar made the announcement on Twitter, expressing his excitement and determination to bring another championship to LA and make Laker Nation proud. He tweeted, "I just signed my extension with the Lakers. Excited to keep working to bring championships to LA and make Laker Nation proud. Grateful to the Lakers, my teammates and all the fans who've shown so much love since day one. This is just the beginning. 💜💛" [4]
Doncic's impressive performance since joining the Lakers in February 2025 through a trade from the Dallas Mavericks has not gone unnoticed. In his first 28 games with the team, he averaged an impressive 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists, starting every game [5].
The Lakers are hopeful that Doncic will lead the team to its first championship since 2020. The team is currently facing a potential transition, with the career of 40-year-old U.S. superstar LeBron James appearing to be nearing its end [6].
If Doncic exercises his player option in 2028, he could potentially sign a 'supermax' contract worth $417 million [1][3]. This future contract would allow him to recoup the earnings he lost due to being traded from the Dallas Mavericks, where he was eligible for a five-year, $315 million supermax extension this offseason [1][3].
The contract details have not been disclosed by Doncic or the Lakers as of August 2, 2025 [7]. However, it is clear that this extension secures Doncic with the Lakers through the 2027-28 season, with a lucrative supermax deal possible starting in 2028, potentially making him one of the highest-paid players in NBA history by that time [3].
Maxi Kleber, a German national player, also plays for the team Doncic played with last season [8]. As the face of the Los Angeles Lakers, Doncic is expected to continue the team's legacy of greatness and bring excitement to Laker Nation for years to come.
References:
- ESPN
- Sports Illustrated
- Forbes
- Luka Doncic's Twitter
- NBA Stats
- Los Angeles Times
- LA Daily News
- Eurohoops
Luka Doncic's Twitter announcement confirmed his future with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he aims to bring another championship and uphold the team's legacy of greatness. In 2028, he may exercise his player option, potentially securing a supermax contract worth up to $417 million, placing him among the highest-paid players in NBA history.
