The Los Angeles Lakers are clearly planning their future around generational superstar Luka Doncic. Ever since they acquired him from the Dallas Mavericks, the torch has been passed from LeBron James to Doncic as the face of the future.

The Los Angeles Lakers might have a new incentive for emptying their asset collection and giving their roster as many win-now resources as they can.

Among the many reasons they were cited for Luka Doncic being traded last season was his contract. This offseason, the superstar guard is eligible to ink an extension if he chooses. Though it won't be as high as it could have been with the Dallas Mavericks,