Nico Harrison will not be getting any more fans in Dallas in a hurry, even after lucking into Cooper Flagg. The Mavericks will likely continue to miss Doncic.

Luka Dončić has agreed to a three-year, $165 million maximum contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, bypassing a chance at free agency next summer to build a long-term future with his new team. The deal keeps Dončić with Los Angeles through 2028. The Slovenian superstar had a player option for the 2026-27 season under his previous contract.