LeBron James may opted in to his player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 season. But his agent Rich Paul expressed that James is seeking a fif

Read more: Mavericks' Interest in Acquiring LeBron James Receives Major Update During the 2024-25 NBA season with Los Angeles, James played in 70 games. He averaged 24.4 points, 8.2 assists, 7.8 rebounds, and a steal per game, while shooting 51.3 percent overall and 37.6 percent from three-point range.

Like sharks sensing a presence in the water, Rich Paul's cryptic statement that accompanied LeBron James' decision to opt in to his $52.6 million salary for next season led some teams to call the Los Angeles Lakers about the four-time NBA MVP's availability.

Despite the Los Angeles Lakers' hope that Deandre Ayton can solve their issues at center next season, at least one person who used to work for one of his former clubs is pessimistic about the 26-year-old making a positive impact.

Deandre Ayton's decision to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers was reportedly influenced by the chance to play alongside Luka Doncic.

The Los Angeles Lakers tried to address their center problem in NBA free agency this week by signing former No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal worth over $16 million. Ayton has largely underwhelmed as a professional,

The Los Angeles Lakers further shored up their depth at center by bringing back center Jaxson Hayes, according to ESPN. Hayes' one-year pact with the Lakers was reached on Thursday, the day after news broke that the team will sign Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal.

A day after adding free agent center Deandre Ayton, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly agreed to a deal on Thursday to bring back their incumbent at the position, Jaxson Hayes.

"Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers," wrote Shams. "Hayes' agents, Bill Duffy and Marlon Harrison of WME Basketball,