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ESPN predicts Luka Doncic will stay with Lakers amid ownership change

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:35 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

ESPN predicts Luka Doncic will stay with Lakers amid ownership change

Summary

ESPN's forecast panel indicates that Luka Doncic is unlikely to leave the Lakers after the upcoming season. Although the team is experiencing ownership changes, insiders believe the Lakers will continue to build around Doncic. The transition to new owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger from Mark Walter does not seem to threaten Doncic's role as a franchise cornerstone. His commitment is further underscored by recent investments made for a teammates’ minicamp in Slovenia. The ongoing situation positions Doncic as a central figure for the Lakers as they navigate this leadership upheaval.

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By the Numbers

•ESPN insiders forecast Doncic will remain with the Lakers next season.
•Ownership will transition from Mark Walter to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.
•Doncic has a contract through 2028 with a player option.
•He invested in a teammates’ minicamp, signaling his commitment.
•The Lakers face five ownership groups during Doncic's career.

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8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers Get Strong Luka Doncic Prediction Amid Ownership Shakeup

What they're saying

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ESPN insiders weighed Luka Doncic’s Lakers future, and Dave McMenamin pointed to a telling detail amid another ownership change. The post Lakers Get Strong Luka Doncic Prediction Amid Ownership Shakeup appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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