The Los Angeles Lakers season ended abruptly. The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated L.A. in a gentleman sweep fashion. It was not the outcome many expected. This

Luka Doncic's inaugural season with the Los Angeles Lakers concluded much sooner than many anticipated. The shocking midseason trade that brought the five-time All-Star from the Dallas Mavericks, in exchange for Anthony Davis, was intended to rejuvenate the Lakers' championship aspirations.

According to Jake Fischer and Marc Stein, the Los Angeles Lakers are projecting nothing but confidence about signing Luka Doncic to an extension. Los Angeles can sign Doncic to a four-year, $229 million contract in August.