As expected, Luka Doncic signed a maximum three-year, $165 million contract extension with the Lakers. The 26 year old carved out $5 million.

The Luka Doncic contract extension only makes it clearer that the Los Angeles Lakers are his team for now and the foreseeable future.

BREAKING: Luka Dončić has signed a three-year, $165 million contract extension with the Lakers, @TheSteinLine has learned. The deal contains a player option for Year 3. Dončić worked out at the team facility this AM then inked the new deal on the first day he's eligible for it. pic.twitter.com/OpzBLt1Veq