Center Deandre Ayton reveals his true feelings about what it's like playing alongside Luka Doncic on the Los Angeles Lakers.

Conversely, while James' future in L.A. still remains up in the air, it's expected that Doncic will re-sign with the team, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. The Lakers can offer Doncic a four-year, $229 million extension on Aug. 2, or he can sign a three-year, $165 million extension with a 2028 player option.

Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic began their NBA journeys in the same 2018 draft class. Ayton was the No. 1 overall pick selected by the Phoenix Suns. Doncic was picked third by the Atlanta Hawks and immediately traded to the Dallas Mavericks.