NBA insider Marc Stein talked about the possibility of the Lakers making a trade at some point this season.

The Lakers’ future just got a little clearer, and it’s already changing how they’re building the roster. With Luka Doncic locked into a long-term commitment, Los Angeles is shifting away from its cautious approach and opening the door to multi-year deals it had avoided earlier this summer.

LeBron James opted into his $52.6 million player option, keeping him in purple and gold for another run. The team signed Deandre Ayton on a two-year, $16.6 million deal, added Marcus Smart on a two-year, $11 million contract, and in August, Luka Doncic committed long term with a three-year, $165 million maximum extension.

The Los Angeles Lakers recently extended Luka Dončić, while hesitating to give LeBron James a similar commitment.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers as Former Lakers Flameout Could Still Return to NBA In New Update.

After a body transformation throughout the summer, one NBA scout says Lakers' Luka Doncic is out for revenge over fat-shaming from the Mavericks. Following his shocking trade to the Lakers, many speculated his former team didn't want to give their All-Star guard an extension based on his conditioning.