Luka Doncic has been instrumental in recruiting Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton to the Los Angeles Lakers, with Smart signing a two-year deal recently and Ayton agreeing to a similar contract earlier this month. Doncic expressed his needs for a rim-running center and defensive support to GM Rob Pelinka, following a previous attempt to acquire Mark Williams that fell through due to a failed physical.
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Contract extensions have dominated the offseason, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander securing a historic four-year, $272.4 million deal, and notable extensions for Devin Booker, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren. Upcoming extensions to watch include Luka Doncic potentially signing a three-year, $165 million deal with the Lakers, Kevin Durant expected to finalize a two-year, $122.1 million extension with the Rockets, and Trae Young's four-year, $228.6 million max offer from the Hawks facing scrutiny regarding his status as a max player. Need More Context? 🔎
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