"Luka Doncic agrees to 10-year, $700 million contract" - NBA fans abuzz over rumors of Lakers' bold contract move with 5x All-Star

NBA fans reacted to rumors that the LA Lakers are reportedly prepared to keep Luka Doncic at all costs.

In an article on Friday, The Athletic's Jovan Buha and Sam Amick said that the Lakers front office will be "going to great lengths" to make Doncic aware of the team's desire to keep him in LA. The NBA insiders added that the team will accommodate the five-time NBA All-Star's terms.

Several fans expressed their desire to offer the young star a huge contract.

"Breaking News: Luka Doncic agrees to 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers including $680 million deferred," a fan said.

"10 year 500 million. First ever co text," another fan posted.

"10yr 900m," one fan commented.

Other fans suggested Doncic's next contract clauses, emphasizing the 6-foot-6 guard's defense and weight.

"Hopefully Luka understands that he needs to structure it as what’s best for the team," one fan tweeted.

"Learn how to defend should be in the contract," another fan wrote.

"Make a weight clause in that contract if possible," a fan posted.

However, some Lakers fans are ecstatic about the decision of the Lakers to give Doncic complete control of his next contract.

"Luka Nation! He’s hungry again and young. He loves LA! Spend the f***ing money. Time to rebuild," one fan said.

"Rightfully so. He’s our future. Get ready to ride behind Luka boys!," another fan commented.

According to Spotrac, Doncic will be on the fourth year of his five-year, $215.2 million contract in 2025-26. The 26-year-old will earn $46 million and has a $49 million player option in 2026-27.

Looking at Luka Doncic's future with the Lakers and possible contract structures

Although Luka Doncic is not an upcoming free agent, his contract has been discussed a lot. According to ESPN's Bobby Marks, he will be eligible to sign a contract extension with the LA Lakers on Aug. 2.

The maximum that Doncic could sign is a four-year, $229 million. However, the superstar could also sign a shorter three-year, $165 million extension with a player option on the third year. According to Marks, this structure could allow Doncic to "recoup the $345 million he lost when he was traded."

In 2028-29, Doncic will reach 10 years of service and be eligible for the 35% supermax that could be worth around $418 million for five years in 2028.

According to The Athletic's Jovan Buha and Sam Amick, Doncic could also choose to play out his current deal or opt out after 2025-26 and decline his player option. In this scenario, he could sign a five-year, $296 million contract with LA or a four-year, $219 million deal with another team.

Fans should not be concerned as the Lakers reportedly expressed their desire to accommodate Luka Doncic's desires and said they would be amenable to any contract structure.