The Los Angeles Lakers might have a new incentive for emptying their asset collection and giving their roster as many win-now resources as they can.

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic in the blockbuster trade ahead of last year's deadline, it was a passing of the torch. LeBron James had been the face of the franchise for years, but now it's Doncic's turn.

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a critical juncture, with growing anxiety behind the scenes concerning Luka Doncic’s looming contract situation.