LeBron James opting into his player contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, followed by a statement released by his agent, has fueled trade and buyout rumors for the last week. He wants the best possible chance to compete for a championship, and even though the Lakers now have Luka Doncic, the rest of the roster is discombobulated, at best.

According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7, LeBron James and Austin Reaves don’t like playing with Luka Doncic. Gambadoro is also reporting that the Los Angeles Lakers want to move on from James,

Deandre Ayton helped lead the Phoenix Suns to the 2021 NBA Finals. He was traded to the Trail Blazers and now is joining the Lakers.