"New multi-year contract is already waiting for Luka Doncic in Los Angeles. He is expected to sign it on August 2,” as per Sportklub reports.

On Aug. 2, which is just over a week from now, Luka Doncic will be eligible to sign a long-term contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. While there was previously a bit of anxiety regarding whether he would commit to staying with the team beyond this coming season, there seems to be a new confidence that he will be staying put.

The Los Angeles Lakers made a big roster move recently, signing veteran guard Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million contract. Smart may not be the player he once was during his prime with the Boston Celtics,