NBA Champion Thinks the Lakers Gave Luka Doncic a $229 Million Ultimatum originally appeared on Athlon Sports. On Aug. 2, Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic will be eligible for a max contract extension. The Slovenia native currently has two years left on his deal, including a $48.9 million player option for the 2026-27 season.

As shared by NBA reporter Grant Afseth of Fastbreak Journal, an NBA agent spoke out with what he believes Doncic should target from a new contract perspective.

The next step appears to be signing a four-year, $229 million contract extension, which he's eligible to ink on Saturday. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported that he's expected to conclude his current Jordan Brand tour Saturday in L.A. and sign that deal.

James' two-way potential as a 20-year-old incoming sophomore guard has drawn the attention of the team's head coach and former 15-year veteran shooting guard JJ Redick, but the second-year coach believes that the son of Los Angeles' 21-time All-Star LeBron James has some developing to do in the cardio department.

Aside from LeBron James ' future and Luka Doncic's contract extension, one of the biggest offseason questions surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers is what role Bronny James will play in 2025.

"The biggest thing for Bronny is that he has to get in elite shape," Redick said via ESPN. "That's the barrier of entry for him right now. And if he does that, I think he's got a chance to be a really fantastic player in the NBA .