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.

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 ...

When DeAndre Ayton was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 draft ahead of Luka Doncic and Trae Young, most of the NBA world was surprised at that time. However, Phoenix Suns legend Tom ...

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 ...

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.

Michael Scotto: Lakers President Rob Pelinka on Deandre Ayton: “Acquiring a starting-caliber center was the top priority for us this offseason, and we believe Deandre is an amazing solution to ...

Ayton's contract has a player option in its second year, leaving the door open that he could leave Los Angeles after the 2025-26 season.

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 ...

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 ...

"Luka is a once-in-a-generation player and I'm happy to be his teammate," Ayton said. "Hearing about the kind of shape he's been in, he's super ripped and I'm finally glad to be on his side ...

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 ...