The Los Angeles Lakers might have a new incentive for emptying their asset collection and giving their roster as many win-now resources as they can.

On Aug. 2, Luka Doncic will be eligible to sign a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. As it stands right now, he has two seasons left on his current contract, and he can opt out of it next summer.

Luka Doncic is being advised to postpone his extension with the Lakers due to a significant concern that has recently come to light.

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic in the blockbuster trade ahead of last year's deadline, it was a passing of the torch. LeBron James had been the face of the franchise for years, but now it's Doncic's turn.

One prominent reporter suggested that Luka Doncic shouldn't sign a contract extension with the Lakers just yet.

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a critical juncture, with growing anxiety behind the scenes concerning Luka Doncic’s looming contract situation.

Lakers fans wonder when their star will sign Luka Doncic's next contract. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says there is no reason to worry.

The Los Angeles Lakers have had an underwhelming offseason, to say the least. They were expected to make big moves this offseason; however, they had done very l