The Los Angeles Lakers could split up their superstar duo of LeBron James and Luka Dončić if they struggle to start the season.

The latest game of telephone has these NBA rumors flying around the league — Lakers roster moves and a big prize waiting to be signed.

One NBA insider who covers the Los Angeles Lakers for ESPN “would be shocked” if Luka Dončić doesn’t sign an extension with the purple and gold this offseason.

Dončić helped secure commitments from Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart after both unexpectedly hit free agency via contract buyouts.

Dončić will be competing with the Slovenian national team this summer and can take several different paths with a long-term deal

The Los Angeles Lakers have had quite the offseason and capped it off by signing Marcus Smart, but things may not be all sunshine and rainbows solely because of his defensive ability.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić's voice has reportedly been heard in his first offseason with L.A., both inside team headquarters and outside the facility as an "active recruiter" for the Purple and Gold,

While Luka Doncic hasn’t directly addressed his future with the franchise this summer — time he’s spent in Europe putting together an all-time revenge glow-up — his actions behind the scenes crystalize why the Lakers are confident with how things stand.