Anthony Davis' Reported Record Lakers Contract Extension Celebrated by Fans | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Ava White
Published Mar 23, 2026
Anthony Davis has a new contract and it's a record-breaker.
The Los Angeles Lakers gave the superstar a three-year extension worth $186 million, as reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespnBREAKING: Lakers star Anthony Davis has agreed on a three-year $186M max extension, tying him to franchise thru 2028 for total of $270M-plus, <a href="">@KlutchSports</a> CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN. Davis lands richest annual extension in NBA history at $62M. <a href="">
This deal will keep Davis with the Lakers through the 2027-28 season and will give him a total of $270 million once his contract runs out. This extension is the richest annually in NBA history, as it will see Davis receive $62 million per season.
Davis has career averages of 24.0 points, 10.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists but exceeded those lofty marks in 2022-23. He averaged 25.9 points, 12.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 56 games for the Lakers during the regular season and was among the leaders in blocks per game (2.0).
Health has been a concern for the eight-time All-Star, as he has never completed a full 82-game season in his 11-year career. Still, he is an NBA champion and among the most well-regarded players in the league, and many fans on social media celebrated the move.
Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 @big_business_Well deserved AD<br><br>now it's time to beat the Phoenix Suns or Memphis Grizzlies in the conference finals matchup
inutil @crpycrsaf_Today is a great day man. Anthony Davis really a Laker for life 😭🤞🏽💙
Playoff P Basketball @playoffpbballLaker for life. This next season is huge for Anthony Davis. He could be in MVP discussions, be a top 5 player & take the Lakers to the Finals. Health is most important but then its mentality. Lebron accomplished the scoring title now he wants another ring. AD needs to take… <a href="">
𝙍̳̎𝙖̳̎𝙮̳̎𝙢̳̎𝙤̳̎𝙣̳̎𝙚̳̎𝙮̳̎ ♛ @_BronBetter_And it's about to be a special season for him. <br><br>Possible MVP and DPOY if he stays healthy. No doubt <br><br>Great for the Lakers, great for Anthony Davis <a href="">
clau @jadedclauHappy Anthony Davis Day ❤️
Jordan Pagkalinawan 🇵🇭 @JPagkalina1It was only a matter of time before that Anthony Davis extension. Well deserved!
StatMuse @statmuseAnthony Davis as a Laker:<br><br>— 24.6 PPG <br>— 10.1 RPG<br>— 2.1 BPG<br>— 2x All-Star<br>— All-NBA<br>— All-Defense<br><br>And NBA Champion. <a href="">
🏆LakersGuru🏆 @GuruLakersANTHONY DAVIS IS A LIFELONG LAKER <a href="">
Coach Rome @Rome_Beasti am so happy for anthony davis man <br><br>he took a chance & called his shot to team up w bron in 2020<br><br>so happy the lakers reward their superstars <br><br>we got AD in 2019 he will be a laker thru out the duration of his prime thru 2028<br><br>dat jersey is going up when it's all said and done <a href="">
Davis will be 35 years old when the contract is set to expire, which led many to say that he will be a "Laker for life." The extension offsets the possible early-termination option in his contract that would have allowed him to become a free agent after the 2023-24 season.
