Everything the Los Angeles Lakers do going forward will be done with Luka Dončić in mind. The team's latest move, signing center Deandre Ayton to a two-year, $16.6 million deal, reportedly has his blessing.

The Los Angeles Lakers are signing veteran forward Deandre Ayton to a one-year, $34 million deal, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania. NBA insider Marc Stein was the first to report on Wednesday that rival executives expected Ayton to sign with the Lakers upon formally clearing waivers at 5 p.m. ET.

The former No. 1 overall pick became an unrestricted free agent after being bought out by Portland and clearing waivers.

LeBron's agent Rich Paul has previously told ESPN that "LeBron wants to compete for a championship" and that remains his priority. With how close he is to retirement and their recent addition of Luka Dončić, LeBron's approach and the Lakers approach may no longer match.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently wrapped up his 22nd NBA season and has already committed to another year after opting into his $52.6 million player option. Meanwhile, speculation about him leaving Los Angeles started after comments made by his agent,

Teams have reportedly expressed interest in trading for Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, who exercised his lucrative player option.