According to LA Sports Hub’s Brian Sampson, the Lakers could reunite their recently added big man, Deandre Ayton, with a 32-year-old former Rookie of the Year to round out their roster.

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.