Luka Doncic Secures Future with Lakers: A 3-Year, $165 Million Extension. But the new terms of the new contract took fans by surprise.

Luka Doncic Commits to Lakers with Blockbuster $165 Million Extension, Setting Stage for a New Dynasty in LA

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the NBA, Luka Doncic has signed a three-year, $165 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, including a player option for 2028. The superstar guard, already one of the league’s brightest talents, will be eligible for a projected five-year, $417 million extension when his new deal expires—potentially securing his future in purple and gold for the next decade.

The Lakers stunned the basketball world at the trade deadline by acquiring Doncic in a blockbuster deal, sending Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a first-round pick to the Dallas Mavericks. The gamble has paid off: Doncic has quickly become the heart and soul of the Lakers, electrifying fans and dominating on the court.

In just 28 games with Los Angeles, Doncic has averaged a jaw-dropping 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists per game, along with 1.6 steals, posting shooting splits of 44% from the field, 38% from three, and 79% from the free-throw line. His impact has been immediate and undeniable.

“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,” Doncic tweeted, igniting a wave of excitement throughout Laker Nation.

Doncic hasn’t just made waves on the court—he’s already taken an active role in shaping the team’s future, recruiting top free agents like Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart to join him in Los Angeles.

Lakers President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka reflected on the significance of the moment:
“Today is a monumental moment for our franchise. Luka Dončić’s future is with the Los Angeles Lakers. Luka is one of the game’s most transcendent players, and his on-court dominance and passion is without compare. From the moment Luka became a Laker, there was an immediate connection and admiration between Luka and our fanbase. You can feel it in your spirit when you attend a Lakers game. Luka is an absolute killer on the court, and blends that with a unique generosity and care for the community. Above all else, Luka will lead our franchise to pursue future championships, a goal that will forever define the Lakers.”

With Doncic now locked in for the long term, the Lakers have a generational talent to build around as they chase their 18th NBA championship. The future in Los Angeles has never looked brighter.