Joining forces with Doncic and LeBron James could be exactly what Ayton needs to take the next step and play up to his full potential. Following his decision to sign with Los Angeles, Ayton spoke out boldly about Doncic.

Deandre Ayton knows he needs to rewrite his narrative. He went from being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft to now being plagued by questions about his maturity and motor. He went from referring to himself as "Domin-Ayton" during his introductory press conference with the Portland Trail Blazers two years ago to being waived by them this summer after they negotiated a contract buyout.

The 7-foot center, who didn't meet expectations during an injury-riddled stay in Portland, is introduced to the media along with Jake LaRavia.

Despite rumors and speculation that LeBron James could request a trade away from the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, some in the NBA reportedly aren't convinced that he really wants to play elsewhere.

One NBA insider does not believe LeBron James is really angling to be traded by the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason.

The Los Angeles Lakers and star LeBron James are in an awkward position after an NBA offseason full of trade speculation

Jaxson Hayes re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year deal on Monday, and he reportedly didn't have much of a choice besides his former team.

Veteran center Jaxson Hayes reveals he surprisingly forfeited his no-trade clause detail from his contract upon re-signing with the Lakers.

According to NBA insider Dan Woike of The Athletic, Jaxson Hayes waived his no-trade clause to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Hayes re-signed with the Lakers on a one-year, $3.1 million deal. Hayes played in 56 games for the Lakers last season.