The vultures are formally out amid the most recent drama with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Rival NBA groups are monitoring Luka Doncic’s scenario in L.A. in case it goes “sideways,” Tim MacMahon of ESPN reported on the latest episode of “The Hoop Collective.” MacMahon provides that Doncic’s present extension with the Lakers is “not that long-term.”
Doncic, the six-time All-Star, simply accomplished his first full season with the Lakers. He averaged a career-high (and NBA-leading) 33.5 factors to associate with 7.7 rebounds and eight.3 assists per recreation however didn’t play within the playoffs attributable to a hamstring pressure.
In the meantime, Doncic did comply with a brand new contract extension with the Lakers in 2025. However it was solely a three-year extension, that means that the reigning All-NBA First Group choice can take a look at free company as quickly as 2028.
The Lakers as a corporation are additionally present process extra turmoil proper now with majority proprietor Mark Walter simply agreeing in precept to promote the workforce to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner after just one 12 months on the helm. That then triggered a tag-along clause from the Buss household, who voted to promote their minority stake within the workforce over the objections of present Lakers governor Jeanie Buss (who apparently intends to fight the vote in court).
Doncic reportedly was not consulted in regards to the sale of the workforce but did issue a public statement in support of the move. Nonetheless, Doncic is simply 27 years outdated and may very well be on unhappiness watch in L.A., particularly if the workforce’s future-mortgaging transfer this summer season for heart Walker Kessler this summer season.
