Luka Dončić is evidently a playmaker on and off the court. Bringing Marcus Smart to the Los Angeles Lakers was a team effort, one in which Dončić played a meaningful role. On Tuesday, Smart spoke with reporters for his introductory Lakers news conference and credited the recruiting efforts of Dončić as one reason why he's in Los Angeles after reaching a buyout agreement with the Washington Wizards.

"New multi-year contract is already waiting for Luka Doncic in Los Angeles. He is expected to sign it on August 2,” as per Sportklub reports.

NBA insider Ramona Shelburne predicts that Luka Dončić will sign a contract extension and spend the next decade with the Los Angeles Lakers.

EuroBasket 2025, the newest edition of the quadrennial competition to crown a European basketball champion, will take place from Aug. 27-Sept. 14 in Cyprus, Finland, Poland and Latvia. The tournament will feature 24 countries and dozens of NBA players.

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to terms on a four-year, $229 million contract, according to a Slovenian outlet.

The Los Angeles Lakers could split up their superstar duo of LeBron James and Luka Dončić if they struggle to start the season.

Luka Dončić's efforts to help sell prospective targets on the Los Angeles Lakers has eased some of the fears about the five-time All-Star's future in Southern California, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

The latest game of telephone has these NBA rumors flying around the league — Lakers roster moves and a big prize waiting to be signed.