Payton just switched his representation to Bill Duffy, who is the agent of Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton. ClutchPoints insider Anthony Irwin claimed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that Payton is "very much on the Lakers' radar."

Lakers Fans Want Franchise To Sign Recently Waived NBA Player originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The NBA offseason is in full swing, and the Los Angeles Lakers roster already looks markedly different from what it did a few months ago.

Internally, it's been a rather loud 2025 NBA offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers due to ongoing speculation about LeBron James' future with the franchise and the impending—and critically important—contract extension talks with Luka Dončić.

LeBron James is the only NBA champion on the roster, but they have players who have played in the NBA Finals, including Ayton, Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Gabe Vincent, all of whom played in the final round in a timespan from 2021 to 2024.

The Los Angeles Lakers seem to be determined to move on from LeBron James and focus on Luka Doncic. Based on the moves they’ve made this summer, they’re prioritizing two-year contracts, which aren’t the ideal deals for them to contend.

Learn about the effects of Bradley Beal signing with the Clippers on the Lakers and what it means for their championship hopes.

NBA rumors reveal Bradley Beal showed little interest in the Los Angeles Lakers before signing with the Clippers after Phoenix Suns buyout.