The Los Angeles Lakers achieved their most important objective this offseason when they got Luka Doncic to agree to a three-year contract extension on Saturday. Saturday was the first day he was eligible to sign an extension, and this move will ensure that he will remain a member of the team past this coming season.

LeBron knows the Lakers are building for the future, and he also wants to compete for championships,” Paul told The Athletic in June. “We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future.