The Lakers have indirectly made it clear that they're now building their roster for and around Luka Doncic and not LeBron James.

As the Lakers navigate one of the most dramatic offseasons in franchise history, Luka Doncic’s camp is doing its part to ease tensions. In a statement to the media, Doncic’s manager, Lara Beth Seager,

The Lakers used to cater to LeBron. Now they’re leaving him out of key decisions—and Luka’s getting the VIP treatment.