The vultures are formally out amid the newest 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 go together with 7.7 rebounds and eight.3 assists per sport however didn’t play within the playoffs because of 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 check free company as quickly as 2028.
The Lakers as a company are additionally present process extra turmoil proper now with majority proprietor Mark Walter simply agreeing in precept to promote the group 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 group 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 group but did issue a public statement in support of the move. Nonetheless, Doncic is simply 27 years previous and might be on unhappiness watch in L.A., particularly if the group’s future-mortgaging transfer this summer season for middle Walker Kessler this summer season.
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