It is assumed that new Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton will provide the team with ample scoring, rebounding, speed and athleticism. But it isn't known if he will help out on the defensive end.

Ayton was a third-year player on the Suns when they acquired a 35-year-old Chris Paul before the 2020-21 season. With Ayton playing a starring role, the Suns went on to reach the NBA Finals, where ...

The deal also features a player option for 2026‑27. The signing only became possible after Ayton secured a buyout from the Portland Trail Blazers on his contract that would have paid $35.5 ...

Best players available: Lillard now top player remaining in NBA free agency DeAndre Ayton stats During the 2024-25 season, Ayton averaged 14.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game across 40 contests ...

They also need Ayton to be more than the player he was in his first seven NBA seasons, even with his respectable career averages of 16.4 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. James will lead by example.

Ayton became a free agent after the Trail Blazers opted to buy out his contract on Sunday night following a season in which he averaged 14.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks while ...

Melissa Rohlin @ melissarohlin Deandre Ayton on Luka Doncic: “Luka is a once-in-a-generation player and I’m happy to be his teammate. Hearing about the kind of shape he’s been in, he’s ...

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka Praises Deandre Ayton After Signing Ayton brings postseason experience as well, having played in 45 playoff games — all starts — during his time in Phoenix. He played a ...

For Ayton, who turns 27 at the end of July, the opportunity to re-establish himself couldn’t be more clear. While his contract with the Lakers has a second-year player option, no one involved ...

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they have signed center Deandre Ayton to a two-year contract. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it is reported to be for around $16 million with a ...

Ayton is an excellent lob threat, and he should get to feast in that department while playing alongside Luka Doncic. He can also run the floor well, post up and hit the mid-range jumper. With a ...