The Los Angeles Lakers are Luka Doncic’s team now and with their decisions this offseason the franchise has made that very clear. Everything the team has done this summer has been about maximizing their ability to build around Doncic,

Lakers Fans Wake Up To Terrible Luka Doncic News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers are operating like a team that's ready to move on from LeBron James and transition into the Luka Doncic era. That makes perfect sense, given his youth, potential, and what they had to give up to get him.

It could be a while before Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers really negotiate a contract extension this offseason.

Ayton was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Of course, that was the same draft Luka Doncic was selected at No. 3 overall by the Atlanta Hawks and then traded to the Dallas Mavericks. Now, the two top 2018 picks will have a chance to team up and play together.

Luka Doncic will soon be eligible to sign a five-year, $406 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, although he has reasons to turn it down. When the Los Angeles Lakers made their blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic last season,