NBA Champion Thinks the Lakers Gave Luka Doncic a $229 Million Ultimatum originally appeared on Athlon Sports. On Aug. 2, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will be eligible for a max contract extension. The Slovenia native currently has two years left on his deal, including a $48.9 million player option for the 2026-27 season.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic doesn't think he's been out of shape throughout his entire NBA career thus far.

The next step appears to be signing a four-year, $229 million contract extension, which he's eligible to ink on Saturday. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported that he's expected to conclude his current Jordan Brand tour Saturday in L.A. and sign that deal.

If there is a buyout, NBA insider Marc Stein has revealed which three teams would possibly be looking to bring him in. "I believe that the Warriors and the Knicks would be right there with the Mavericks IFFFF James became available via buyout," Stein posited.

LeBron James has been making headlines ahead of his record-setting 23rd season, as speculation swirls that he could be on his way out of Los Angeles. The 40-year-old has been linked to both trade and buyout rumors this summer,

Officially, LeBron James has yet to ask the Los Angeles Lakers to be traded orbought out of his contract. However, that doesn't mean the Lakers shouldn'texplore that path on their own.The post Lakers Urged To Trade LeBron James After Latest Rumors appeared firston Heavy Sports.