If Deandre Ayton was to join the Los Angeles Lakers, he would join the team alongside Luke Doncic and LeBron James in pursuit to the franchise's 18th NBA championship.

Deandre’s playoff experience as a starter on an NBA Finals team also aligns well with our ultimate Lakers championship aspirations.” - Rob Pelinka — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 7, 2025 ...

Former No. 1 overall pick DeAndre Ayton did not have to wait very long to find a new team this offseason. The free agent center agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday ...

The 26-year-old 7-footer averaged 14.4 points and 10.2 rebounds last season with Portland but didn’t play after the All-Star break because of a calf injury.

Ayton is either helping this team win a title or he's going to ruin the final years LeBron has. No in-between. — TrillgoreClout (@charli3hustle.bsky.social) Jul 2, 2025 at 23:48 ...

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 ...

Deandre Ayton has agreed to terms on a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports. The soon-to-be 27-year-old center will earn $34 million next season, paid by both ...

There was a similar report about Ayton more than a year ago, so teams will not be surprised. He also never lived up to his full potential with the Phoenix Suns and was plagued by non-basketball ...