According to ESPN reporter Shams, several sources revealed that Ayton agreed to sign a contract with the Lakers. According to reporter Jake Fischer, Ayton's contract with the Lakers is $16.6 million for two years, and his total salary next season is about $34 million (the Trail Blazers' portion is $25.55 million).

StatMuse said that the number of No. 1 picks who are teammates with James will reach 9:

Joe Smith, Shaquille O'Neal, Greg Oden, Kyrie Irving, Bogut, Derek Ross, Anthony Davis, Dwight Howard, and Ayton.