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.

Don Nelson never coached the Los Angeles Lakers. But he has got Luka Doncic’s back. The longtime NBA coach and Basketball Hall of Famer announced his support of the Lakers’ forward while receiving the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award prior to Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City on Sunday night.

According to a writer, there is a sentiment toward the Lakers following the Luka Doncic trade that may force them to overpay in a trade this summer.