The Los Angeles Lakers have undergone a historic ownership change with the Buss family selling majority control of the team to Mark Walter for $10 billion. Luka Doncic, a key player for the Lakers, expressed excitement about the sale and the future of the franchise, stating his eagerness to work with LeBron James to win championships. Both Doncic and LeBron James have shown enthusiasm about the new ownership and the team's prospects. However, reports indicate tension within the team as the Lakers organization informed Doncic about the sale ahead of time but did not notify LeBron James beforehand. This has fueled speculation that the Lakers may be shifting their focus towards Doncic as the new face of the franchise and preparing to move on from LeBron. Additionally, new teammate Deandre Ayton has praised Doncic, calling him a once-in-a-generation player and expressing excitement about playing alongside him and LeBron James, highlighting the potential for the team to return to NBA Finals contention.