On Aug. 2, which is just over a week from now, Luka Doncic will be eligible to sign a long-term contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. While there was previously a bit of anxiety regarding whether he would commit to staying with the team beyond this coming season, there seems to be a new confidence that he will be staying put.

Lakers fans can breathe easy because Luka Doncic isn’t going anywhere. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, the All-NBA guard is expected to sign a contract extension with Los Angeles as soon as he's eligible on August 2.

The Los Angeles Lakers made a big roster move recently, signing veteran guard Marcus Smart to a two-year, $11 million contract. Smart may not be the player he once was during his prime with the Boston Celtics,