Luka Doncic expresses desire to retire with Los Angeles Lakers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Luka Doncic, ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, revealed his hope to retire as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic, traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Lakers during the 2025 trade deadline, mentioned feeling comfortable in Los Angeles. His contract runs through the 2028-29 season, with a player option for the final year. The Lakers roster has changed significantly since his arrival, with the absence of LeBron James. Doncic's future with the team will be closely monitored as he approaches free agency in 2028.
- •Doncic hopes to retire as a Laker despite NBA uncertainties.
- •He joined the Lakers after a trade from the Mavericks in 2025.
- •His current contract extends through 2028-29 with a player option.
- •The Lakers roster has undergone significant changes since his arrival.
- •Doncic's future will be a focal point as he nears free agency.
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Luka Doncic reveals where he wants to finish his NBA career
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