NBA insider reveals circumstances that impacts Rob Pelinka's future with Lakers originally appeared on The Sporting News The Lakers' front office has had its hands full this summer. They checked one big task of their summer to-do list a couple of days ago, signing Luka Doncic to a long-term extension.

LeBron knows the Lakers are building for the future, and he also wants to compete for championships,” Paul told The Athletic in June. “We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future.

The Luka Dončić trade was considered an all-time NBA heist the moment it was consummated. An injury-prone superstar, a third-year guard with less than 3,000 minutes on his career resume and a single first-round pick from the second-winningest team in NBA history were all it took for the Los Angeles Lakers to land a then-25-year-old MVP candidate one year removed from not only a trip to the NBA Finals,

Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly agreed to a three-year, $165 million maximum extension.

The deal clears up speculation that Doncic could leave the team after just one full season, and makes it clear that the Lakers view the Slovenian star as the future of the franchi