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Luka Dončić is evidently a playmaker on and off the court. Bringing Marcus Smart to the Los Angeles Lakers was a team effort, one in which Dončić played a meaningful role. On Tuesday, Smart spoke with reporters for his introductory Lakers news conference and credited the recruiting efforts of Dončić as one reason why he's in Los Angeles after reaching a buyout agreement with the Washington Wizards.

Ten days before Luka Dončić becomes eligible to sign a new contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, there is some optimism he will put pen to paper at some point this offseason.

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to terms on a four-year, $229 million contract, according to a Slovenian outlet.

NBA insider Ramona Shelburne predicts that Luka Dončić will sign a contract extension and spend the next decade with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Luka Doncic will reportedly sign a full four-year max extension with the Los Angeles Lakers when eligible on Aug. 2.

Now that Las Vegas Summer League has come to a close, there will not be an NBA game to watch until October, when preseason games for the 2025-26 campaign begin. However, we won't

Luka Dončić played a big role in landing Marcus Smart, something the guard said led to him choosing to sign with the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will start a promotional tour for Jordan brand before returning to EuroBasket.

Luka Dončić officially suited up in purple and gold for the first time on February 10, 2025, leading the Lakers to a dominant 132-113 win over the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena.

NBA fans know Luka Dončić as a walking highlight reel. But according to Kyrie Irving, one of Dončić’s most jaw-dropping performances didn’t happen under arena lights; it happened at practice.

The Los Angeles Lakers are making it clear they’re all-in on Luka Dončić, especially after reports surfaced that the team no longer sees LeBron James as part of its