Anthony Davis becomes eligible for a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers this August worth approximately $167 million over three seasons. Davis signed a five-year, $190 million contract with the Lakers during the 2020 offseason following their championship.

There are differing views whether the Lakers intend to sign Davis to an extension or wait until 2024 to settle his future.

"Certainly, the Lakers' thinking ever since they acquired Anthony Davis is that it's an Anthony Davis, LeBron James combo deal," said Dave McMenamin on ESPNLA on Monday. "With LeBron James only under contract for sure for another year with a player option the following year. And with him openly contemplating retirement at this stage of his career... As great as Anthony Davis is and I really think he's a great player. I think he re-proved himself to a lot of people outside in the basketball world and inside the building in El Segundo with his efforts this past year. Especially coming back from his foot injury.

"But you just don't do it. You play out this year with him. You see where things stand with him and LeBron. Obviously, then you risk the second year he has left, he can opt out and leave as a free agent. But, listen, I've said this many times, the best thing about the Lakers' trade for Dwight Howard was not re-signing Andrew Bynum to a long-term deal. And not getting anything out of it. 

"You hope Anthony Davis stays healthy and you get the best out of him next year. But I don't think they're going to be in a position to be interested in a long-term extension for him this summer."

Brian Windhorst reported on Monday, however, that the Lakers will prioritize extending Davis in August when he becomes eligible.

"They do not want him messing with free agency in 2024," said Windhorst. "That's a primary offseason thing for the Lakers. Get Anthony Davis locked down. Past even when LeBron James is signed for."