Luka Doncic is almost due for a new contract with the Lakers, but Los Angeles is growing more confident that he will stick around.

The Lakers faced serious speculation about Luka Doncic’s long-term future with the franchise just months ago. With a player option looming for the 2025-26 season and speculations of LeBron James’s presence in the core,

When the Los Angeles Lakers paired Luka Doncic with LeBron James last season, the biggest question surrounding the roster was whether it could hang on the defensive end. James was once a defensive force;