Luka Dončić may have only spent a few months with the Los Angeles Lakers, but by all accounts, he is ready to make a longer-term commitment. On Aug. 2, the extend-and-trade restrictions limiting what Dončić can earn in a deal with the Lakers expire.

NBA superstars LeBron James and Luka Dončić have spoken this offseason about playing together next season on the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Anthony Irwin of ClutchPoints.

The body, the publicity, the determined look in his eyes, the sweat reflecting the spotlights, it’s all part of Dončić’'s bigger plan.