After largely getting their business in free agency done in the opening days, the Lakers can now turn their attention to the long-term future. There are some short-term issues to still address — namely in whether Christian Wood will be a Laker — but after that, and perhaps even before it, the team can focus on a different sort of contract situation.
On Friday, Aug. 4, Anthony Davis will become extension-eligible. Currently, he has an early termination option (ETO) for the final year of his deal in 2024-25, effectively making this the final year of his contract as he will almost certainly opt out of his deal at season’s end looking for a payday.