When Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka approved sending Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks, he did so knowing that Luka Doncic had one more guaranteed year left on his deal. Doncic has a player option for 2026 worth $48.9 million.

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic hit deep 3-pointers and fearlessly drove for layups. He flung a ridiculous behind-the-head assist to Austin Reaves. Doncic stared at the Dallas Mavericks’ bench a few times,

Any concern that Luka Dončić was getting complacent in his career were squashed when the Dallas Mavericks decided to trade the 25-year-old superstar to the Los Angeles Lakers due in part to concerns about his long-term physical state.