Ayton was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. Of course, that was the same draft Luka Doncic was selected at No. 3 overall by the Atlanta Hawks and then traded to the Dallas Mavericks. Now, the two top 2018 picks will have a chance to team up and play together.

Luka Doncic has a new teammate in Deandre Ayton after the LA Lakers signed him on Wednesday. Ayton signed a two-year, $16.6 million contract to play for the Lakers.

More than seven years after being drafted ahead of Luka Doncic, 2018 No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton was amazed Tuesday when considering the chance to team up with the superstar on the Los Angeles Lakers, telling reporters "this feels like a video game.

ESPN's Brian Windhorst highlights how Luka Doncic's contract decision could shape the Los Angeles Lakers' offseason and impact the league.

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton is thrilled to team up with point guard Luka Dončić, telling reporters at his introductory press conference on Tuesday that it "feels like a video game."

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.

Lakers need shooters to maximize Luka Doncic. Cole Swider’s Summer League breakout, with deadly threes and smooth movement, makes him a key piece to watch.

NBA players love unwinding during the offseason with a luxurious vacation, but not Luka Doncic. The Slovenian, alongside his fiancée, Anamaria, continues to keep a tradition alive with a humble vacation in the hills of Croatia.

When you see things happen like the Luka trade, right—it catches everybody off guard. What the f***. I was going to ask—what was your initial reaction to that? And it’s just like… do y’all