Lakers discuss future plans with Luka Doncic, excluding LeBron James
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:24 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers met with Luka Doncic last summer to discuss plans for the 2026 offseason. According to reports, these plans did not involve LeBron James, indicating a potential shift in team strategy. This meeting suggests the Lakers are looking beyond their current roster dynamics as they prepare for the next phase. Clarity on Doncic's involvement could reveal much about the franchise's future direction.
- •Lakers held a meeting with Luka Doncic last summer.
- •The discussion focused on the 2026 offseason.
- •LeBron James was not included in those plans.
- •This move indicates a shift in Lakers' organizational strategy.
- •Future decisions may hinge on Doncic's potential role.
- 3:24 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers had meeting with Luka Doncic last summer mapping out 2026 offseason; plans did not include LeBron James
"Lakers had meeting with Luka Doncic last summer mapping out 2026 offseason; plans did not include LeBron James
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