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Lakers Lock In Luka Dončić with Massive $165M Extension
2 Aug
Summary
- Lakers sign Luka Dončić to 3-year, $165M max extension
- Dončić now eligible for 5-year, $417M deal in 2028
- Dončić reportedly drops "significant weight" for 2025-26 season
On August 2nd, 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers solidified their future by signing star player Luka Dončić to a 3-year, $165 million max extension. This deal includes a player option in 2028, making Dončić eligible for a projected 5-year, $417 million contract.
Dončić, who joined the Lakers in a trade last February, has quickly become the face of the franchise. The 26-year-old has been one of the NBA's elite players since his debut in 2018, winning Rookie of the Year and making five All-Star teams.
Ahead of the 2025-26 season, Dončić has reportedly dropped "significant weight" in response to a challenge from Lakers coach JJ Redick to get in "championship shape." With LeBron James still on the roster for one more year, the Lakers are poised to contend for a title, with Dončić as their centerpiece for the long-term.
