Overview

• Doncic’s three-year, $165 million deal includes a player option for 2028, binding him to the Lakers through the 2027–28 season.
• By forgoing his 2026–27 option, the contract balances the team’s immediate ambitions with salary-cap flexibility and secures his eligibility for a five-year, $417 million supermax in 2028.
• The Lakers confirmed the agreement via their social channels following ESPN’s report, capping weeks of speculation since his February trade from Dallas.
• With LeBron James locked in for one more season, the extension marks a clear leadership transition toward building the franchise around Doncic.
• Alongside the contract announcement, Doncic pledged $5 million through his foundation to support 77 young athletes worldwide.