Luka Doncic, JJ Redick, Pelinka Seen Leaving Dinner on Video After Lakers Playoff Loss

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2024-25 season came to an end in the first round of the playoffs, and several important organizational figures were seen meeting together in the aftermath of their exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Superstar Luka Dončić, head coach JJ Redick and general manager Rob Pelinka were all spotted leaving dinner in Los Angeles on Friday night in a video that made the rounds on social media.

While fellow superstar LeBron James will also factor into Los Angeles' plans for the 2025-26 season with his looming player option, the team's long-term goals will primarily revolve around the 26-year-old that they shockingly acquired from the Dallas Mavericks ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline.

Jovan Buha and Sam Amick of The Athletic reported that the Lakers will be going to "great lengths to make Dončić aware that they want him to lead the way in their next era."

The five-time All-Star is set to make roughly $46 million during his 2025-26 campaign before holding a $48.9 million player option for the 2026-27 season, but he's eligible to receive a four-year, $229 million extension from Los Angeles on Aug. 2 (h/t ESPN's Dave McMenamin).

Dončić can also sign a three-year extension worth $165 million that has a player option in 2028.

While he took some time to adjust to his new team following the change of scenery, he still averaged 28.2 points and 8.1 rebounds to go along with 7.5 assists per game on 43.8/37.9/79.1 shooting splits in Los Angeles.

Pelinka and the Lakers will have several important roster decisions to make during the offseason, with the future of Dončić among them.