The Lakers were in a bind with LeBron James earlier in the summer as he wants to win now. However, they are more concerned with building with Luka Doncic, the recently traded All-Star made it known he wants to be in James' timeline as well.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has gotten his way this summer. The Lakers have catered to the five-time All-time Star by selling a majority stake of the franchise to Mark Walter, upgrading their frontcourt with the addition of Deandre Ayton, and signing a defensive-minded 6-foot-3 former Boston Celtics star in Marcus Smart.