Sports · Basketball · published 2026-08-27 · via Bleacher Report

NBA Insider Sees No Imminent Split Between Doncic and Lakers

ESPN's Dave McMenamin dismissed the idea that Luka Dončić might leave the Los Angeles Lakers soon, citing his recent contract extension and his role as the team's centerpiece. McMenamin noted that even with a change in ownership, the franchise is expected to continue building around Dončić, who led the league in scoring last season. He also pointed to Dončić's team-building efforts, including hosting a minicamp in Slovenia, as evidence of his commitment.

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Dončić's current contract, signed in August 2025, runs through the 2028-29 season with a player option, meaning his commitment to Los Angeles extends well past the impending ownership transition from Mark Walter to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. His on-court production last season—a league-leading scoring average, 8.3 assists, and a fourth-place MVP finish—solidified his status as the franchise's primary asset.

The Slovenia minicamp, which Dončić personally financed at significant expense, reflects his investment in team cohesion and leadership. With LeBron James now in Philadelphia, Dončić faces no competition for the role of the Lakers' central figure. The incoming ownership group appears prepared to maintain that structure

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