The Los Angeles Lakers could potentially sign star player Luka Doncic's longtime former teammate, per a report.

Last season, it was clear which big man Luka Doncic had the most chemistry with. After letting that veteran walk in free agency, it very well could be a decision that comes back to haunt them.

The Los Angeles Lakers made plenty of changes to their roster this offseason, building around Luka Doncic and parting ways with LeBron James. Doncic has fully recovered from his hamstring injury that kept him out late last season and the entirety of the 2026 NBA playoffs.

Luka Dončić’s and Austin Reaves’ friendship has blossomed over the past few seasons, as the two are now quite close. And this closeness was shown in a hilarious way when Dončić was asked to describe Reaves with one word in a recent interview.

The Los Angeles Lakers changed ownership, adjusted their front office, and reshaped the roster around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves this offseason. With Los Angeles set to open the 2026-27 season against the Golden State Warriors on Oct.