Lakers More Open To Taking On Contracts Beyond 2026 Since Luka Doncic Signed Extension
The Los Angeles Lakers have become more open to scenarios where they take on money beyond the 2025-26 season since Luka Doncic signed his three-year, $165 million extension in August, sources tell The Athletic.
The Lakers approached the 2025 offseason with a priority of maintaining cap flexibility for future seasons.
The Lakers have interest in upgrading the wing with Andrew Wiggins a potential target. Wiggins is on a $28.2 million contract this season and has a player option for the 2026-27 season worth $30.1 million.
The Lakers can only trade either their 2031 or 2032 first round pick, which they would like to maintain for a more ambitious move in the future. The Lakers could send out expiring contracts and Dalton Knecht in a trade with a team looking to unload salary.