As The Athletic's Dan Woike observed, Dončić is on a U.S. tour for Jordan Brand which happens to finish in Los Angeles, a visit that coincides with the first date in which he's eligible to sign an extension. This extension, which would officially keep him out of free agency next summer, could be up to a four-year, $229 million extension.

NBA Champion Thinks the Lakers Gave Luka Doncic a $229 Million Ultimatum originally appeared on Athlon Sports. On Aug. 2, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will be eligible for a max contract extension. The Slovenia native currently has two years left on his deal, including a $48.9 million player option for the 2026-27 season.

The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for their first full season with Luka Doncic leading the way as their franchise player. After pulling off the massive blockbuster move in the middle of last season,

Daryl Morey seemed to attack the legitimacy of the Lakers' 2020 NBA championship, but then-assistant coach Phil Handy clapped back at Morey's comment.

Well, those fans who won't give the Lakers credit could be backed up by an NBA executive. Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations, Daryl Morey, told the Athletic that people around the league privately agree the championship isn't genuine.