"If the right deal is there, no one is untouchable other than Dončić," The Athletic's Jovan Buha read during a recent Q&A livestream Monday night. "Yes, that's correct, and I think that's how it should be."

Keith Smith of Spotrac expects James to be back with the Lakers next season for his 23rd NBA campaign and Doncic to sign an extension with the Lakers this offseason. Smith also predicted that Los Angeles will add three types of players around Doncic and James this summer.

NBA Executives Believe Luka Doncic Deal Was A Gift To The Lakers — And Now They Will Pay The Price originally appeared on Fadeaway World. The Los Angeles Lakers ’ blockbuster acquisition of Luka Doncic sent shockwaves across the NBA, not just because of the sheer magnitude of the player involved, but because of how easy it seemed.