The Los Angeles Lakers star player Luka Doncic made headlines in August 2025 by signing a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the franchise, with a player option in 2028. The contract sparked major discussions in the league.

ESPN’s analyst Brian Windhorst called Doncic’s extension the most important thing in the NBA this offseason. Now that Luka Doncic has signed an extension, The Athletic’s Dan Woike reported that the Lakers suddenly shifted trade focus towards a two-way wing.

“While the Lakers had resisted scenarios in which the team would take on contracts that lasted beyond the 2025-26 season earlier this summer, Dončić’s multi-year commitment has nudged LA’s priorities in more aggressive directions. One area the team is focused on is upgrading the wing, where it

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