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Teams anticipate Luka Doncic's potential exit from Lakers after contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:54 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Teams anticipate Luka Doncic's potential exit from Lakers after contract

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers currently have Luka Doncic under contract for at least two more seasons. Other teams are already strategizing in case Doncic decides to leave after this period. Following the departure of LeBron James and several key players, doubts about the Lakers' ability to contend for championships have emerged. Doncic's future may depend on the team's success in the upcoming seasons, with options for both winning and potential trades available. His performance and that of Austin Reaves will play crucial roles in determining the team's trajectory toward contention.

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By the Numbers

•Doncic under contract with Lakers for at least two more seasons
•Lakers have restructured roster around Doncic
•Success this season crucial for Doncic's future
•Teams like Spurs and Thunder could pursue Doncic
•Austin Reaves seen as key player for Lakers' success

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11:54 PMYahoo Sports — Teams Planning For Luka Doncic To Leave Lakers Soon

What they're saying

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The Los Angeles Lakers have Luka Doncic under contract for at least two more seasons, but other teams believe that’s when his time with the franchise will end. Doncic signed an extension to remain in Los Angeles after the shocking trade of the Dallas Mavericks sending him there. The Lakers built a new roster completely […] The post Teams Planning For Luka Doncic To Leave Lakers Soon appeared first on HEAVY.
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