For months, publicly and privately, the Lakers have been signaling their desire to begin the Luka Doncic era in Los Angeles, even if it meant ending the LeBron James one.

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to have made a final decision about when to move on from LeBron James which is sure to prompt NBA trade rumors.

Lakers' Deandre Ayton Doesn't Hold Back About Luka Doncic He also noted that he has heard from Luka Doncic. "Hasn't happened yet," Ayton said. "I did get one from Luka." It has become clear that Rob Pelinka and the Lakers are building around Luka Doncic.