Luka Dončić's efforts to help sell prospective targets on the Los Angeles Lakers has eased some of the fears about the five-time All-Star's future in Southern California, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

The Lakers faced serious speculation about Luka Doncic’s long-term future with the franchise just months ago. With a player option looming for the 2025-26 season and speculations of LeBron James’s presence in the core,

Luka Doncic is almost due for a new contract with the Lakers, but Los Angeles is growing more confident that he will stick around.