Luka Dončić is eligible for a four-year, $223 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers on Aug. 2. That may seem like eye-watering money, but the superstar could end up with a far bigger payday if he plays his cards right.

Report: Lakers, Rob Pelinka Miss Out on NBA Free Agency Target originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers have been active to start off NBA free agency. While they have only made two moves for outside players, they have been connected to quite a few names.

Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton “were motivated” to team up on the Los Angeles Lakers, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Ayton signed a two-year contract with the Lakers after getting bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers.