Luka Doncic made Marcus Smart a believer in joining Lakers
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Luka Doncic will reportedly sign a full four-year max extension with the Los Angeles Lakers when eligible on Aug. 2.
The Luka Doncic trade remains an unbelievable calamity. The Dallas Mavericks gave up on a franchise superstar at 25 years old, despite just coming off a run to the NBA Finals, and gave him to the Los Angeles Lakers basically for free.
The Los Angeles Lakers are fully focused on Luka Doncic as the future of their franchise. LeBron James is still on the roster, but over the last couple of weeks it has become clear that the team has moved on from focusing on him to Doncic.
Kendrick Perkins is betting on Luka Doncic to win the MVP in the 2025-26 season, and he's got some solid reasons for it.
Luka Doncic Deeply Involved In Lakers Free Agency, Long-Term Concerns Ease originally appeared on Fadeaway World.
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LeBron Wire on MSNLuka Doncic wants to be known as 'the guy who brought championships' to L.A.While he was initially shocked over the trade that sent him to Los Angeles in early February, he has seemingly gotten over those emotions. According to Dan Woike of The Athletic, he has given several signals that he intends to stay with the Lakers long term, including his assistance in recruiting center Deandre Ayton and now guard Marcus Smart.