Luka Doncic will have a contract decision to make with the Lakers. LeBron James told ESPN, he will not try to sway his young teammate, cognizant of their career timelines. Full story: https://t.co/ffvhifDgwc pic.twitter.com/ERk3poaXqm

When it comes to whether Luka Doncic will sign a contract extension to stay with the Lakers, LeBron James says he won't play a role.

Five-time All-NBA Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic's first season in L.A. ended not with a bang but with a whimper. The 6-foot-6 pro, injured center/power forward Maxi Kleber, and former 2020 champ Markieff Morris were acquired by the Lakers in a blockbuster pre-deadline February trade that saw 10-time All-Star center Anthony Davis,