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ESPN analyst Ramona Shelburne breaks down what the Lakers need to do to grow stronger in the West, and it starts with LeBron James.

ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst said there is meaning behind James’ recent actions, including a trip home to Ohio, while trade rumors swirl during a passive-aggressive spat with the Lakers despite exercising the $53 million option on his contract with the team for next season.

It appears that LeBron James has ghosted the Lakers’ newest acquisition. Center Deandre Ayton, who signed with Lakers on Sunday for $16.6 million, said he’s heard from Luka Doncic since joining the team but not James.

Deandre Ayton is one of the newest faces of the Los Angeles Lakers, but he is still waiting to hear from his most famous teammate.

The NBA insider doesn't expect to see LeBron James returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers this summer, or any time soon

Berry said that the investor list now includes Marlins co-owner Roger Ehrenberg, Devils co-owner David Blitzer, YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley, Jaguars owner Tony Khan, as well as current and former NFL stars George Kittle. Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, Ja’Marr Chase, Austin Ekeler, Brent Celek, and Larry Fitzgerald Jr., among others.

Skip Bayless is commonly known as the greatest detractor that LeBron James has had in his NBA career. The former Fox Sports and ESPN personality has spent nearly the last two decades piling on James’ career.