Conversely, while James' future in L.A. still remains up in the air, it's expected that Doncic will re-sign with the team, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. The Lakers can offer Doncic a four-year, $229 million extension on Aug. 2, or he can sign a three-year, $165 million extension with a 2028 player option.

The 26-year-old 7-footer averaged 14.4 points and 10.2 rebounds last season with Portland but didn’t play after the All-Star break because of a calf injury.