Deandre Ayton's arrival in Los Angeles comes at a turbulent period, as the Lakers' newest addition revealed that he has yet to receive a welcome message from LeBron James amid ongoing tensions with the team's front office.

With the Los Angeles Lakers reorienting their plans around Luka Dončić and 2027 cap space, LeBron James finds himself in uncharted waters. For the first time in his career, he's not the focal point of his franchise.

New Report Suggests LeBron James and Steph Curry Could Team Up Soon originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/mavericks as Shocking proposed 3-team trade sends LeBron James from Lakers to Mavericks. The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers are notorious trade partners after the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis swap in February. However, the two sides could combine on an even bigger deal this offseason.

LeBron James' Wife Savannah James Makes Admission About Recent Personal Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

LeBron James' Morning Social Media Post Is Puzzling Fans on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 2025 offseason has brought about mixed results for the Los Angeles Lakers. While they signed a potential starting center in Deandre Ayton, they lost Dorian Finney-Smith, one of the key defenders on the roster.

According to an NBA source, the Los Angeles Lakers' 20-year-old guard will be involved in another historic event.