The Los Angeles Lakers addressed a glaring roster need by acquiring Deandre Ayton to anchor their frontcourt. The No. 1 overall pick from the 2018 NBA Draft, Ayton joins LeBron James and Luka Doncic to form a star trio that could reshape L.

The biggest move the Los Angeles Lakers have made so far in free agency this summer is signing big man Deandre Ayton. The team’s need for a center was well known and the former No.

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.