Big news for NBA fans! Luka Doncic, one of the best basketball players in the world, has just signed a new contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The new deal is worth $165 million and will keep him with the Lakers for the next three years. This exciting news was shared by famous NBA reporter Shams Charania on X (which used to be called Twitter).
According to Shams, Luka’s contract includes a player option in 2028. That means in 2028, Luka could choose to stay longer — and if he does, he could sign another huge contract worth $417 million for five more years.
Here’s what Shams said in his tweet:
“BREAKING: Los Angeles Lakers All-NBA star Luka Doncic has signed a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the franchise, with a player option in 2028, agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN. This now keeps Doncic out of free agency next summer and committed to the Lakers — and makes him eligible for a projected five years and $417 million in 2028.”
Luka Doncic first joined the Lakers in February 2025 in a big trade deal from the Dallas Mavericks. Since then, he has been a key player for the team.
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