According to one insider, Lakers superstar Luka Doncic and incoming center Deandre Ayton were "motivated" to play together.

The Los Angeles Lakers made the signing of veteran center Deandre Ayton official, as free agents can begin to sign with teams.

In Los Angeles, the No. 22 jersey was retired in Nov. 1983 to honor Lakers legend Elgin Baylor, who ranks among the franchise’s all-time leaders in nearly every major category and once dropped 71 points in a single game—a franchise record at the time.