According to a recent report from the Stein Line’s Jake Fischer, the Lakers have agreed to a record-breaking seven-team trade months after acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks.

From 2018 lottery picks to 2025 Lakers teammates; Luka & Ayton finally link up where the lights shine brightest. It started in Brooklyn. June 21, 2018. Deandre Ayton went No. 1. Luka Doncic went No. 3. Two futures, two paths, both bursting with promise. Ayton became the anchor… pic.twitter.com/xdqlkGpG58

During the 2024-25 NBA season with the Portland Trail Blazers, Ayton played in 40 games. He averaged 14.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and a block per game. In 2023-24, he averaged 16.7 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and a steal in 55 games.