Deandre Ayton helped lead the Phoenix Suns to the 2021 NBA Finals. He was traded to the Trail Blazers and now is joining the Lakers.

Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic are set to begin their journey as teammates but it's far from the first time they've been linked. Both players were drafted in 2018 and their respective careers have trended in opposite directions.

Everything the Los Angeles Lakers do going forward will be done with Luka Dončić in mind. The team's latest move, signing center Deandre Ayton to a two-year, $16.6 million deal, reportedly has his blessing.