The Los Angeles Lakers finally added the starter center they've been looking for by signing free agent Deandre Ayton on Wednesday. The Lakers will hope Ayton can fill the void at center in the starting lineup and help Los Angeles contend for a title while it still has superstar LeBron James in the fold.

Between his buyout with Portland and his new contract with the Lakers, Ayton will reportedly make $33.7 million next season.

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The chatter around LBJ leaving L.A has become more than a whisper. And now, there are odds for his next team. See which squads could be in the running.

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,

Despite having a glaring need at center, the Los Angeles Lakers' first notable addition in free agency turned out to be Jake LaRavia.

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a 1st-round exit, and next season will be Luka’s first full season with the Lakers. Jason McIntyre says that the Lakers will be fine with Luka taking charge.

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.

With Luka Doncic and LeBron James getting an entire season to compete alongside each other in Los Angeles, it’s reasonable to suggest the organization is an outstanding center away from putting it all together in 2025-26.