Everything the Los Angeles Lakers do going forward will be done with Luka Dončić in mind. The team's latest move, signing center Deandre Ayton to a two-year, $16.6 million deal, reportedly has his blessing.

Deandre Ayton has agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports. The former No. 1 overall pick finds a new home after being bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers — and the Lakers find an upgrade at center after the initial rush of signings early in the NBA’s 2025 free-agency period.

Chris Haynes first reported the news. Over the weekend, the Blazers and Ayton agreed to a buyout of the final year of his contract worth $35.5 million over the weekend. The Blazers will pay $25 million of his contract after he agreed to give up $10 million in order to become a free agent.

According to Bill Simmons and ClutchPoints' Anthony Irwin, Rob Pelinka reportedly 'negged' Dorian Finney-Smith's free agency value.

The Los Angeles Lakers offered forward Dorian Finney-Smith a two-year deal before he signed with the Houston Rockets in free agency, according to The Athletic's Dan Woike.

The Los Angeles Lakers were a finalist for free agent center Brook Lopez, but uncertainty about LeBron James' future with the franchise reportedly factored into his decision for signing with the Clippers.

The Los Angeles Lakers came close to signing veteran big man Brook Lopez, but the deal reportedly fell through due to Lopez’s concerns about the uncertainty surrounding LeBron James’ contract situation.

Veteran big man Brook Lopez has agreed to a two-year, $18 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports on Monday.

If you're looking for any hints regarding James' future, don't look to his son and Lakers teammate Bronny James, who claims he doesn't know anything about his dad's next moves. The rising sophomore was asked about the rumors,

Bronny James sounds prepared to spend a long, hot summer ducking rumors, pleading ignorance on innuendo and concentrating on the work necessary to become a contributor during his second NBA season wit

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off one of the most stunning trades in recent NBA history by acquiring Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks at the trade deadline this past season. In doing so, they began shifting away from LeBron James as their centerpiece star.