Luka Doncic, Called 'Super Ripped' by Deandre Ayton, Turns Heads With His Physical Appearance originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

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.

Deandre Ayton's arrival to the Los Angeles Lakers has sparked excitement, especially after receiving a welcoming text from Luka Doncic. Ayton expresse

Ayton ultimately decided the Lakers were the best basketball fit and allowed him the opportunity to join forces with Luka Doncic, who’s the same age and considered the best playmaker in the NBA in

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.

Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic were talk of the town during the 2018 NBA draft in Brooklyn, New York. Ayton went to the Phoenix Suns as the No.1 pick and Luka Doncic was sent to Dallas Mavericks as Atlanta Hawks traded him for Trae Young.