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.

The future of the Los Angeles Lakers isn’t as clear-cut as it seemed to be less than a season ago. After landing Luka Doncic in one of the biggest trades in NBA history, the Lakers expected a duo of the Slovenian star and LeBron James to lead the way for the future.

Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton bonded over their love for Fortnite during the 2018 NBA Draft; resurfaced clip goes viral as Lakers sign the 7ft former No. 1 pick.