Lakers Refuse LeBron’s Extension—James Fires Back With Clippers Photo and Skip Bayless Spills the Truth! LeBron wanted a two-year extension—guaranteed security, the right to retire when he chose, and the power to control his own story in purple and gold. Instead, the Lakers handed Luka Doncic a monster contract and made it clear: Luka is the future. LeBron is the past. Skip Bayless dropped the bombshell: LeBron’s demands were flatly rejected. The Lakers told him, “If you want to keep playing aft