Conversely, while James' future in L.A. still remains up in the air, it's expected that Doncic will re-sign with the team, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. The Lakers can offer Doncic a four-year, $229 million extension on Aug. 2, or he can sign a three-year, $165 million extension with a 2028 player option.

Luka Doncic, Called 'Super Ripped' by Deandre Ayton, Turns Heads With His Physical Appearance originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

According to one insider, Lakers superstar Luka Doncic and incoming center Deandre Ayton were "motivated" to play together.

From 2018 lottery picks to 2025 Lakers teammates; Luka & Ayton finally link up where the lights shine brightest. It started in Brooklyn. June 21, 2018. Deandre Ayton went No. 1. Luka Doncic went No. 3. Two futures, two paths, both bursting with promise. Ayton became the anchor… pic.twitter.com/xdqlkGpG58

Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic were talk of the town during the 2018 NBA draft in Brooklyn, New York. Ayton went to the Phoenix Suns as the No.1 pick and Luka Doncic was sent to Dallas Mavericks as Atlanta Hawks traded him for Trae Young.