Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton said that criticism of him "fuels me" as he spoke with reporters during his introductory press conference on Tuesday (h/t Khobi Price of So Cal News Group).

Blazers couldn’t abide Deandre Ayton’s ‘bad ways.’ Will former No. 1 pick find a fit? By Jason Quick. June 30, 2025. ... Fans saw him slam chairs when he was taken out of games.

It seems that “Straight Fire” podcast host Jason McIntyre may have recently lost his mind. Because he suggested this week ...

A troubling report emerged about former No. 1 overall pick Deandre Ayton after he was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers. ... Fans saw him slam chairs when he was taken out of games.

Deandre Ayton #2 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Moda Center on January 31, 2024 in Portland, Oregon.

O ne day after the Portland Trail Blazers agreed to a buyout of starting center Deandre Ayton’s $35.6 million contract, The Athletic’s Jason Quick looked back at the rocky two-year stint ...

The Los Angeles Lakers pivoting off DeAndre Ayton to Al Horford would not be smart. The worst-kept secret in the NBA is that the Los Angeles Lakers desperately need a center.

To become a free agent this offseason, Ayton reportedly gave up $10 million of the remaining $34 million in his contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. According to Spotrac, Ayton signed a two-year, ...

The Portland Trail Blazers agreed on Monday to buy out the remainder of center Deandre Ayton’s four-year, $132 million max contract.. Portland decided to release the former No. 1 overall pick ...

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton is thrilled to team up with point guard Luka Dončić, telling reporters at his introductory press conference on Tuesday that it "feels like a video game." ...

Former No. 1 overall draft pick Deandre Ayton was an unexpected late addition to free agency after negotiating a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers. The 7-foot center out of Arizona ...

The Lakers are signing former No.1 overall pick, Deandre Ayton. Ayton will head to Los Angeles after the Portland Trail Blazers waived him on Monday. ESPN's Shams Charania shared via X.