If Dončić opts for immediate long-term security, he could sign a four-year, $228.6 million extension that goes into effect in the 2026-27 season. That would help the Lakers manage the cap since it would keep his average annual salary at $57.15 million.

Doncic told Malika Andrews of ESPN that he threw his phone after the Mavericks sent him to the Lakers. The five-time All-Star cried during his return game to Dallas, causing some to speculate that Doncic wasn't happy playing for the Lakers despite the team having LeBron James.