CONFIRMED: Luka Dončić Set to Leave Lakers After 2025 – Signs With Pacers in Massive 4-Year Deal…

In one of the most shocking moves of the offseason, NBA superstar Luka Dončić has officially agreed to a blockbuster 4-year deal with the Indiana Pacers, bringing an end to his brief but headline-grabbing stint with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The deal, reportedly worth $248 million, makes Dončić one of the highest-paid players in league history and instantly transforms the Pacers into a championship contender for the 2026 season and beyond.

After joining the Lakers in a dramatic trade in late 2024, Dončić spent just one full season in Los Angeles, where he averaged 29.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 9.1 assists per game. Despite strong performances, the Lakers failed to advance past the Western Conference Semifinals in 2025, fueling speculation about Luka’s long-term fit with the team.

“I’m grateful for my time in L.A., but this was a basketball decision—and a personal one,” Dončić said in a brief statement. “Indiana has built something special. I’m excited to be part of it and to help bring a championship to the city.”

The Pacers, who have steadily built a young and dynamic core around players like Tyrese Haliburton and Bennedict Mathurin, now add one of the NBA’s most dominant offensive engines to their roster. Sources close to the deal say the Pacers have promised Dončić significant creative input on team structure and on-court strategies.

“This is a generational move for Indiana,” an unnamed executive said. “Luka is the kind of player who changes everything—from ticket sales to title expectations.”

The NBA world is already buzzing about what this move means for both franchises. For the Lakers, it marks the loss of another marquee star following an up-and-down season filled with high hopes but inconsistent results. For the Pacers, it signals an all-in approach to win now.

Details about Dončić’s official team introduction and press conference are expected to be announced later this week. One thing is certain: the 2026 NBA season just got a lot more interesting.