The 2025-26 season will be LeBron James’ record-breaking 23rd season in the NBA, as the Los Angeles Lakers forward will break Vince Carter’s record of 22 consecutive seasons o

The Los Angeles Lakers have started to transition the future of the Lakers to be built around Luka Doncic. Now that they have signed him to a contract extension, he is the present and the future of the team.

Luka Doncic has made his commitment to the Los Angeles Lakers clear. He recently agree to a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the team that included a player option on the third season.

The deal sending Luka to L.A. from the Dallas Mavericks was one of the most stunning in NBA history. While there was some tension behind the scenes, he hadn't requested a trade, and teams typically don't jettison a franchise cornerstone who's entering his prime playing years.

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a new era with superstar Luka Doncic. As the 26-year-old prepares to play his first full season in the purple and gold, he will be doing so with a lucrative, three-year $165 million contract extension.