Today, ESPN Lakers' team reporter Dave McMenamin talked about the progress of the Lakers chasing free agent Ayton on the ESPN radio program.

McMenamin said: "I have been paying off since he was bought out. If they lead the signing, I will definitely report it. I know Chris Haynes, and I respect him, he is my friend. He reported that the Lakers have a high chance of signing Ayton. I haven't gotten such a revelation, both from the Lakers and the Ayton camp. The best news I got is that multiple teams are pursuing him, which is normal. Ayton's camp told me that the final next home depends on where Ayton wants to go."