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Luka Doncic signs new contract, commits to Lakers with $165M extension
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The Slovenian star extended his contract until 2028 season

Luka Doncic is staying in Los Angeles for the long haul. The Slovenian superstar has agreed to a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the Lakers, locking in his future with the franchise through the 2027–28 season.

Doncic’s new deal removes any suspense around next summer’s free agency, where he was expected to be one of the most coveted names had he chosen to test the market. Instead, the five-time All-NBA guard opted for stability—and championship ambitions—in purple and gold.

“Excited to keep working to bring championships to LA and make Laker Nation proud,” Doncic shared with fans on social media. “Grateful to the Lakers, my teammates and all the fans who’ve shown so much love since day one. This is just the beginning.”

Lakers President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka hailed the extension as a defining moment for the franchise.

“Today is a monumental moment for our franchise. Luka Doncic’s future is with the Los Angeles Lakers,” Pelinka said in an official statement. “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.”

Doncic joined the Lakers in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks last February, a headline-grabbing swap that sent Anthony Davis the other way. The 25-year-old made an immediate impact in Los Angeles, forming a formidable partnership with LeBron James that powered the Lakers to 50 wins and a No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.

In his first half-season in LA, Doncic averaged 28.2 points, 8.2 assists, and 7.7 rebounds per game, continuing to prove why he’s considered one of the league’s most electrifying and complete players.