Bradley Beal could be the next big name to switch teams in the NBA. Fred Katz of The Athletic reported Monday the guard and Phoenix Suns are working toward a buyout with both sides "increasingly optimistic" it will happen and make him an unrestricted free agent.

Deandre Ayton and superstar Luka Dončić reportedly were very interesting in teaming up this summer on the Los Angeles Lakers after the veteran center agreed to a buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton “were motivated” to team up on the Los Angeles Lakers, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Ayton signed a two-year contract with the Lakers after getting bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers.

For Doncic, a center like Ayton who can set a hard pick and catch lobs in the paint makes for a perfect on-court partner. But that's not the only reason he's excited to suit up alongside Ayton. Lakers insider Dan Woike reported for The Athletic this week that Ayton's role in the Phoenix Suns' 2021 NBA Finals run is a big reason why Doncic is "eager" to play with him.

The Los Angeles Lakers have completed the signing of Adou Thiero, as the rookie agreed to a three-year, $5.95 million deal with the team.