Lakers sign Anthony Davis to three-year, $186 million extension.
LOS ANGELES — The next era of Lakers basketball is set for post-LeBron James, as they extended their star big man Anthony Davis on Friday to a three-year, $186 million extension on the first day of eligibility.
This extension will make Davis the highest-paid player annually at an estimated $62 million in 2026–27 and 66.8 million in the 2027–28 season.
2023–24: $40.6 Million
2024–25: $43.2 Million
2025–26: $57.6 Million
2026–27: $62.2 Million
2027–28: $66.8 Million
In the 2022–23 season, Davis averaged 25.9 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.0 blocks, and 1.1 steals in 56 games.
Throughout the Lakers’ playoff push, he showcased his unwavering dominance on both ends, posting impressive averages of 22.6 points, 3.1 blocks, and 14.1 rebounds throughout 16 games in the postseason.
The Lakers’ postseason journey rests heavily on the shoulders of Davis, whose health is of the utmost importance as he's played 96 of 164 games in the past two seasons. With his new extension, there’s renewed excitement about the team’s chances of claiming a second championship in Los Angeles under Davis.
The Lakers’ success rests heavily on the shoulders of Davis and his health throughout, having played 96 of 164 games in the past two seasons. His new extension brings exciting buzz to the Lakers’ chances of claiming a second championship in Los Angeles under Davis.
