Luka Dončić's efforts to help sell prospective targets on the Los Angeles Lakers has eased some of the fears about the five-time All-Star's future in Southern California, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

While Doncic is the piece that the Lakers would like to build around long-term, they still need to get him signed long-term. Doncic currently has one more year and a player option left on a second year when it comes to his deal.

Behind the scenes, Luka Doncic has been giving plenty of signals that he wants to play for the Lakers for years to come.