Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has committed to at least three more seasons with the franchise. His current contract runs through the 2025-26 season, and the player option on the extension he signed will come up in 2028.
With a finite period of time to prove to Doncic that he can achieve his championship dreams in Los Angeles, one player is officially on the hot seat: Rui Hachimura.
Doncic's decision to sign an extension with the Lakers could've created a perhaps rational thought that patience would be a factor at play. With several key contracts set to expire in 2026, however, Doncic is determined to see Los Angeles capitalize on the opportunity to contend—immediately.