It appears that LeBron James has ghosted the Lakers’ newest acquisition. Center Deandre Ayton, who signed with Lakers on Sunday for $16.6 million, said he’s heard from Luka Doncic since joining the team but not James.

Lakers Fans Wake Up To Terrible Luka Doncic News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers are operating like a team that's ready to move on from LeBron James and transition into the Luka Doncic era. That makes perfect sense, given his youth, potential, and what they had to give up to get him.