Former No. 1 overall pick DeAndre Ayton has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers just three days after a buyout with Portland.

Ayton singled out the opportunity to play with Doncic as "like a video game." Ayton was signed by the Lakers on Sunday in a deal worth $16.6 million. The deal also features a player option for ...

Ayton didn't look motivated to play hard at all while he was in Portland. It was one of the biggest reasons why the Trail Blazers were frustrated enough with him to buy him out of a huge deal.

They signed DeAndre Ayton after missing out on several top centers. The decision quickly shifts focus to one of the historic moments of 2022, where new head coach JJ Redick addressed Ayton’s ...

Now Ayton’s with his third NBA team — the Lakers — and teaming up with LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and to some, the greatest player of all time, along with Luka Doncic.

Deandre Ayton can do all of that stuff. And that’s why the Lakers are excited to have him on their team. What You Should Read Next. Deandre Ayton, Lakers agree to two-year deal: ...

There are more than depth chart issues behind the Trail Blazers cutting ties with Deandre Ayton. The former first overall pick in 2018 by the Suns now has to find a new team after being bought out ...

Deandre Ayton is known more for his flaws and lack of accountability, but Dylan Hernández writes the Lakers might inspire him to improve dramatically. Can LeBron James help maddening Deandre ...

Deandre Ayton is signing with the Lakers. NBAE via Getty Images. The Lakers had been one of several teams that were eyeing the former Trail Blazers big man and the organization was widely expected ...

Lakers add Deandre Ayton in free agency, securing coveted big man The 7-footer averaged 14.4 points and 10.2 rebounds last season with Portland but missed 42 games with a calf injury.