Veteran center Deandre Ayton has agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers following his buyout from the Portland Trail Blazers, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

That center is none other than former top pick Deandre Ayton, who will now helm the middle for the Lakers, joining LeBron James and Ayton's fellow 2018 draft selection Luka Dončić. The deal is for two years, with Ayton having a player option for 2026-27.

According to a report from NBA insider Jake Fischer, Los Angeles is now facing competition from the Indiana Pacers to sign Ayton. Of course, Ayton previously signed a four-year, $133 million max offer sheet with the Pacers a few years back.