Key Luka Doncic Decision Could Change Everything For Lakers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James might be heading towards divorce, whether it's now or in the offseason.

Conversely, while James' future in L.A. still remains up in the air, it's expected that Doncic will re-sign with the team, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. The Lakers can offer Doncic a four-year, $229 million extension on Aug. 2, or he can sign a three-year, $165 million extension with a 2028 player option.

Luka Doncic is “all in” on the Lakers NBA Free Agency signing of Deandre Ayton, seeing the center as the perfect fit for the team.