Luka Dončić, who was sent to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster trade last February that sent shockwaves around the league, is staying in purple and gold for the next few years. ESPN’s Shams Charania,

All the while, Dončić has been left to adjust to a new team, one that, unlike most players of his ilk, he did not choose to join. That created a bit of uncertainty surrounding his long-term status. Dončić was initially set to become a free agent in the summer of 2026.

The Lakers are on the clock with extreme urgency. They have no time to waste if they wish to maximize Dončić's prime and keep him happy.