“Dončić being just 26 gives the Lakers a far longer timeline to build a championship-contending team, but that doesn't mean they can slow down and take their time. Dončić told Lakers president Rob Pelinka and coach JJ Redick in May that he's not interested in taking the slow approach in building a contender,” CBS Sports’ Jasmyn Wimbish wrote.

LeBron James hasn't seemed thrilled with how abruptly the Los Angeles Lakers have pivoted to Luka Dončić as the franchise centerpiece. For now, however, it appears he won't be going anywhere.