LeBron James will be entering his 23rd NBA campaign next season, presumably with the Los Angeles Lakers, and there is plenty of attention surrounding his future. Recent speculation questioned whether the 40-year-old had requested a trade or contract buyout.

By signing Luka Doncic to a three-year, $165-million deal, it's clear that LeBron James may have to adopt a lesser role on the Lakers moving forward.

LeBron James congratulated Luka Doncic on his new three-year, $165 million contract extension via a video call on Saturday, sources confirmed to ESPN.