Luka Dončić Nears Lakers Extension, Weighing Contract Options

Luka Dončić is expected to sign a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers after August 2nd, with reports suggesting he will commit to a four-year pact. Although no longer eligible for a supermax deal, his new contract is limited to 30% of the cap in its first year and a maximum of four additional years. Dončić is reportedly considering various options, including a two-plus-one year deal which is seen as the most likely path, allowing him to become a free agent after his 10th NBA season when he'd be eligible for a higher 35% max contract.