Overview

• The extension guarantees three seasons at $160.8 million and includes a player option ahead of the 2028–29 campaign
• The contract preserves his eligibility for a five-year supermax extension worth up to 140% of his previous salary after he reaches ten seasons in the NBA
• His midseason move from Dallas reset his service clock and made him ineligible for a five-year supermax this summer, shaping his decision to sign a shorter deal
• On social media he expressed excitement about chasing titles in Los Angeles and pledged $5 million to support 77 emerging athletes globally
• Lakers executives called the agreement a pivotal step in building the franchise around Doncic and pursuing future championships