Regardless of what structure the deal takes, Doncic is expected to extend his current contract, further solidifying the 26-year-old Slovenian as the face of the franchise for the short and long

The expected outcome is for Doncic to agree to a three-year, $160.8 million extension that takes him to 10 years of service.

Under this scenario, Dončić would only commit one extra year to the Lakers: the 2026-27 season. He would then have a player option for the 2027-28 season. Based on the current estimated cap growth of 7% and the maximum allowable 8% annual raises, this is what such a deal would look like: