The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for a pivotal 2025-26 season with LeBron James and Luka Dončić at the helm, but it's become apparent that the franchise will be more attentive to the latter of the duo moving forward.

It has been an interesting offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James. For the first time in his career, James is not the face of the franchise. That title now belongs to Luka Doncic after the blockbuster mid-season trade brought the superstar to Los Angeles.