Conversely, while James' future in L.A. still remains up in the air, it's expected that Doncic will re-sign with the team, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. The Lakers can offer Doncic a four-year, $229 million extension on Aug. 2, or he can sign a three-year, $165 million extension with a 2028 player option.

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off one of the most stunning trades in recent NBA history by acquiring Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks at the trade deadline this past season.

Last season, Luka Doncic qualified for a massive five-year, $345 million supermax extension with the Dallas Mavericks. However, the NBA world was stunned when the Mavericks traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers.