One item on their to-do list this summer is to get Luka Doncic, the new face of the franchise, to sign some sort of long-term contract extension. He can opt out of his current contract next summer, and he can officially agree to an extension starting on Aug. 2 of this year.

When Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and the front office made the bold move to trade for Luka Doncic at the trade deadline, it signaled a major shift in the franchise’s long-term vision—cementing Doncic as the cornerstone for the next decade.

Lakers' New Ownership's Potential Impact on Luka Doncic Revealed originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Luka Doncic can sign a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers starting on August 2 for as much as four years and $229 million.