If Dončić opts for immediate long-term security, he could sign a four-year, $228.6 million extension that goes into effect in the 2026-27 season. That would help the Lakers manage the cap since it would keep his average annual salary at $57.15 million.

Doncic told Malika Andrews of ESPN that he threw his phone after the Mavericks sent him to the Lakers. The five-time All-Star cried during his return game to Dallas, causing some to speculate that Doncic wasn't happy playing for the Lakers despite the team having LeBron James.

The Lakers will soon have to sign Luka Doncic to some sort of contract extension, since he can opt out of his current contract in the summer of 2026.