Lakers

LeBron James Wants A Nine-Figure Deal

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1 year ago

February 27, 2024

Joshua

LeBron James Wants A Nine-Figure Deal

According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, LeBron James’s goal is to sign a multi-year extension for $60 million per season. He wants a contract that has nine digits.

It is unknown what LeBron will do with his $51.4 million option, but both the Lakers and their superstar want to continue their partnership.

“I don’t think this is LeBron’s last stand, I don’t think this is the Lakers’ last stand,” Windhorst said on First Take. “First off, I think LeBron is angling to sign a multi-year deal in the offseason with the Lakers that will be nine figures. That will be even bigger than the deal he is on now. Now, whether or not he’s able to finish that deal, whether or not the Lakers want to give him a three-year contract and pay him $60 million when he’s 42 years old, that’s a different discussion.”

The NBA’s Over-38 rule will make it harder for a deal like this to come together, but again, both sides don’t want to part ways.

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Luka Doncic Avoids Serious Injury In EuroBasket Game

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1 week ago

August 17, 2025

Joshua

According to multiple reports, after what looked like to be a serious injury suffered by Luka Doncic has turned out to not be the case at all.

During Slovenia’s EuroBasket leadup game against Latvia on Saturday, one of his teammates crashed into his legs and made him fall to the floor during the third quarter of the game. He was seen favoring his right leg.

Despite what looked to be a serious injury has be ruled a right knee contusion. Doncic is expected to return to practice and resume playing basketball on Monday.

The team held him out for the rest of the game for cautionary reasons, Doncic reportedly wanted back into the game.

It is unclear if he will be in their game against Great Britain on Tuesday, as the team continues to evaluate all their options regarding his injury.

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Luka Doncic Will Be Eligible For Full No-Trade Clause In 2028

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3 weeks ago

August 4, 2025

Joshua

According to Marc Stein, by 2028, Luka Doncic will be considered to have played four years with the Los Angeles Lakers and will allow him to have a full no-trade clause for his next deal included.

This past Saturday saw Doncic sign a three-year, $165 million contract extension with the Lakers. The deal does include a player option.

By him signing the three-year deal now, this will open him up for a five-year supermax bubbling over $400 million. Plus, in addition to the massive payday, including the potential no-trade clause.

Right now in the National Basketball Association, only two players have a no-trade clause: LeBron James and Damian Lillard. Bradley Beal used to have a no-trade until buying out his contract with the Phoenix Suns to join the Los Angeles Clippers.

Los Angeles has fully committed to Doncic being their franchise player and their post-LeBron answer.

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Luka Doncic Signs $165 Million Extension With Lakers

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3 weeks ago

August 3, 2025

Joshua

According to multiple reports, spearheaded by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Doncic have come together on a contract extension.

The official terms of the deal is set to be a three-year, $165 million extension that sees Doncic secure a player option for the year 2028.

This contract comes after Doncic did the heavy-lifting of recruiting Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton to Los Angeles.

“I’m really grateful to the Lakers organization, my teammates and the fans for welcoming me and my family with so much support and kindness since day one,” said Doncic in a statement. “This is an amazing organization, and I truly believe in what we’re building together. I’m going to keep working as hard as I can to bring another championship to Los Angeles and to make Laker Nation proud.”

When the 28-year-old is set to become a free agent in 2028, he will be eligible to sign a five-year, $417 million deal.