Luka Doncic is expected to finalize a massive four-year, $229 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers after completing his Jordan Brand tour. Following a shocking mid-season trade from Dallas,

The LA Lakers have made key additions of Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia this summer via free agency. However, they remain engaged in adding more depth.

Last year, despite fielding a roster led by three ball-dominant defensive liabilities in James, Doncic, and shooting guard Austin Reaves, the Lakers finished with a 50-32 record and a and a weirdly competent defense (the Lakers' 112.