As Dončić enters his first full season with the Lakers, the more pressing question is about his expiring contract. The Slovenian superstar will make a shade under $46 million this season, and he has an opt-out clause for 2026-27 at just below $49 million.

Marcus Smart joins Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year deal. Luka Doncic played a key role in convincing Smart. Doncic highlighted Smart's defensive skil

Discover why Marcus Smart selected the Lakers over other teams, citing LeBron James and Luka Doncic as major influences.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić and new guard Marcus Smart are “working hard” on their bodies this offseason, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

The latest game of telephone has these NBA rumors flying around the league — Lakers roster moves and a big prize waiting to be signed.

One NBA insider who covers the Los Angeles Lakers for ESPN “would be shocked” if Luka Dončić doesn’t sign an extension with the purple and gold this offseason.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they are waiving a center as their roster reshuffling continues following the addition of Marcus Smart.