According to a report from NBA insider Jake Fischer, Los Angeles is now facing competition from the Indiana Pacers to sign Ayton. Of course, Ayton previously signed a four-year, $133 million max offer sheet with the Pacers a few years back.

Paul Pierce and Keyshawn Johnson debate where the Los Angeles Lakers rank in the Western Conference after adding Deandre Ayton.

Ayton's addition makes the Lakers better on paper. But it will be what happens when no one is watching that demonstrates his biggest impact.

LeBron's agent Rich Paul has previously told ESPN that "LeBron wants to compete for a championship" and that remains his priority. With how close he is to retirement and their recent addition of Luka Dončić, LeBron's approach and the Lakers approach may no longer match.

Rumors that the Los Angeles Lakers will trade four-time NBA champion LeBron James have spread as the 20-time NBA All-Star enters the final seasons of his career. James reportedly exercised his $52.6 million player option on Sunday but has expressed he wants to win another NBA title before retiring.

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a lackluster offseason so far, and their inability to make moves has LeBron James ready to move on.