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's Reaction To Deandre Ayon Signing: Good News For The Lakers originally appeared on Fadeaway World. The Los Angeles Lakers finally found their big man: former lottery pick Deandre Ayton. As fans and experts welcomed him to Los Angeles on Thursday, one NBA insider revealed Luka Doncic’s initial reaction to the signing.

The Lakers signed veteran center Deandre Ayton to a two-year contract after he was surprisingly bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Ayton was the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft and was selected just two slots before Lakers guard Luka Doncic.