As The Athletic's Dan Woike observed, Dončić is on a U.S. tour for Jordan Brand which happens to finish in Los Angeles, a visit that coincides with the first date in which he's eligible to sign an extension. This extension, which would officially keep him out of free agency next summer, could be up to a four-year, $229 million extension.

The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for their first full season with Luka Doncic leading the way as their franchise player. After pulling off the massive blockbuster move in the middle of last season,