The Los Angeles Lakers whirlwind of a 2024-25 campaign came to an end in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, as they suffered a 103-96 loss that eliminated them from the postseason.

Superstar Luka Dončić, head coach JJ Redick and general manager Rob Pelinka were all spotted leaving dinner in Los Angeles on Friday night in a video that made the rounds on social media. While fellow superstar LeBron James will also factor into Los Angeles' plans for the 2025-26 season with his looming player option,

The Los Angeles Lakers are just days removed from their season-ending Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolvesin the first round of the playoffs. Since then, speculation has ramped up around the team's next steps—particularly with this marking JJ Redick’s first full offseason as head coach and Luka Doncic’s first offseason in a Lakers uniform.

LeBron James says it's not his job to convince Luka Dončić to sign an extension with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer.

According to The Athletic, the Lakers are prepared to accommodate whatever terms Doncic prefers, whether it’s long-term security, short-term flexibility, or a calculated path to a supermax payday down the line.