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

One NBA insider who covers the Los Angeles Lakers for ESPN “would be shocked” if Luka Dončić doesn’t sign an extension with the purple and gold this offseason.

As Dončić enters his first full season with the Lakers, the more pressing question is about his expiring contract. The Slovenian superstar will make a shade under $46 million this season, and he has an opt-out clause for 2026-27 at just below $49 million.

Odds for the 2025-26 NBA Most Valuable Player award just dropped, and two Lakers are within the top ten favorites.

Dončić will be competing with the Slovenian national team this summer and can take several different paths with a long-term deal

The Los Angeles Lakers have had quite the offseason and capped it off by signing Marcus Smart, but things may not be all sunshine and rainbows solely because of his defensive ability.

The Luka Dončić trade to Los Angeles had Dallas Mavericks superfan and Texas native Patrick Mahomes “up for a couple of hours,” processing the shocking move.