According to one insider, Lakers superstar Luka Doncic and incoming center Deandre Ayton were "motivated" to play together.

Lakers' Rob Pelinka Makes His Thoughts On Deandre Ayton Very Clear originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When the 2024-25 NBA season ended, it was clear the Los Angeles Lakers needed help in the paint. The team’s top priority heading into the offseason was finding a reliable big man who could anchor the front court on both ends of the floor.

Adou Thiero, the No. 36 pick in last month’s NBA draft, won’t play in Summer League games as he rehabs a knee injury but is expected to be ready for training camp.