Luka Doncic could finally get highest NBA individual award as he begins Lakers journey as a leader following Lebron James’ departure: “I think it’s pretty well set up”

Luka Doncic enters the 2026-27 season as the Lakers’ sole leader following LeBron James’ exit, and ESPN insiders believe it’s his best shot yet at a first MVP award. Tim MacMahon points to lowered team expectations paired with Doncic’s elite production as a winning combination, while Brian Windhorst backs him as an early scoring title favorite too.