Lakers land Luka Doncic on a three-year extension and reshape around him with Ayton, LaRavia, Hayes, and Smart, aiming to maximize Doncic’s playmaking while shoring up defense and interior presence. LeBron’s expiring deal keeps options open, with a speculative path to 2027 stars Jokic or Giannis. The piece also surveys high-end free-agent targets (Durant, Wiggins, Collins, Harden) and notes a patient, two-year roster plan designed to stay flexible for big moves while navigating cap realities.