Luka Doncic has constantly expressed enthusiasm about his future with the Lakers, however different NBA groups are reportedly maintaining a tally of the state of affairs in Los Angeles.
ESPN insider Tim MacMahon mentioned Doncic’s future on “The Hoop Collective Podcast,” evaluating the state of affairs to the league-wide curiosity surrounding Nikola Jokic.
“Similar to Joker [Nikola Jokic] can profess his loyalty to the Nuggets, there’s nonetheless going to be groups which might be positioned themselves and monitoring that and all that form of factor. It’s the identical factor with Luka Doncic,” MacMahon mentioned.
Doncic signed an extension with Los Angeles and has given no public indication that he desires to depart.
“[Doncic has] achieved nothing however specific optimism and pleasure concerning the Lakers since he signed that extension,” MacMahon added.
Nevertheless, the comparatively brief size of the settlement might give rival groups purpose to comply with how the Lakers carry out.
“Nevertheless it’s not that long run of an extension, and also you higher consider there’s groups across the league which might be that state of affairs and saying, ‘Hey, if this factor goes sideways, we’d certain prefer to get Luka within the halfway by means of his prime.’”
There isn’t a indication the Lakers are contemplating buying and selling Doncic, however that might change if the group struggles.
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