The first player with an annual salary of 80 million? Doncic expects to reject option in 28 years, re-signing 400 million+ new contract

The Lakers officially announced that the team has officially reached an early renewal with Luka Doncic. According to famous reporter Shams, Doncic's new contract is 165 million in three years, including player options for the 2028-29 season.

Today, Lakers Media Lakers Daily reported that a source revealed to Lakers Daily that Doncic is expected to abandon its 2028-29 player option in the summer of 2028 and sign a contract with the Lakers for more than $400 million. This will make him the first player in NBA history to earn $80 million a year.