Ayton says James has not sent him a welcome message yet, tensions between him and management have increased

According to F/W columnist of the US sports media, Sidante Gupta. Ayton's roster to join the Lakers has been favored within the organization as the enthusiasm of the players and front desk staff continues to grow. But Ayton recently revealed to ESPN that he has not received any such information from Lakers superstar James, despite Doncic having sent him a welcome message. Asked if I had any conversations with James or Luca after signing the contract, Ayton replied, "Not yet. But I definitely had text messages from Doncic. I know what happened during the offseason. This is not the first time I've been in a competitive show like this. People may be busy training and hanging out with their families. But I'm just waiting, really just trying to get myself into the team and know everyone."

While Ayton acknowledges how busy professionals are in the offseason, we can't ignore the subtext behind James' recent behavior. Since choosing to sign a $52.6 million contract for the season, James has made it very clear that he wants to play on a team that is striving for the championship. This also means that if the Purple Gold Legion fails to form a team capable of competing for the championship, the superstar will demand a deal.

On the positive side, Doncic and Ayton's pairing seemed to have a strong chemistry because they were part of the same draft class. With the Lakers’ search for big players already solved, the team is sure to be in a more balanced position than last season. But considering that the Lakers have only signed a few signs so far, with Jack Laravia and Ayton being more important players, the front desk has not yet inspired their confidence to increase their chances of winning the championship. The Lakers have already negotiated trades with several players, including Wiggins, and he may immediately improve the team's overall strength. But the discussion in this area has been quite cold recently, mainly due to the asking price. The efforts made by the

front desk are not necessarily satisfactory, especially in James' eyes. As tensions gradually escalate, the 40-year-old’s future prospects for the Lakers look dull. Recent reports suggest that the Lakers are willing to part ways with James, which is also consistent with the striker's plan. Given his no-deal terms, a deal is only possible if James is happy with the destination. In this case, a potential buyout option seems to be the most likely outcome.

Some reports suggest that Brownie James' future may also be related to his father's position on the team. With so many factors that determine the team's prospects, the Lakers find themselves in a difficult situation at this time of the offseason. But James' future in the Lakers is currently unresolved, but it may also be like a thunder that shocks the league and changes the overall situation.

But it is not difficult to see from Ayton's interview that James is not satisfied with the current operation of the management. For many reasons, how do he define his future in the Lakers and will not wait for a long time? What do you think?