The Lakers' new big man, Deandre Ayton, has been welcomed by the fan base with open arms, and head coach JJ Redick may have a similar positive reaction to the signing.

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.

Deandre Ayton signed a two-year, $16.6 million deal with the Lakers, which includes a player option for the second season. The contract gives the former Arizona Wildcats star a fresh start after 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 ...

For Doncic and Ayton, it’ll be their first Lakers training camp together in preparation for the 2025-26 campaign. Deandre Ayton fires back at harsh critics amid Lakers arrival ...

Deandre Ayton is still just 26 years old, and his best seasons came during his time with the Phoenix Suns, where he played in multiple high-stakes playoff games — including the 2021 NBA Finals.

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 ...

Former No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton, who finalized a buyout with the Blazers on Sunday, will sign a two-year deal with the Lakers, sources told ESPN.

Deandre Ayton, the former No. 1 overall pick, is a surprise addition to the 2025 free agency pool after getting bought out. Recap each move from opening days of free agency.

Former No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton has agreed to sign with a Western Conference team. Ayton is going to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Ayton’s representation gave signals to multiple teams that ...

Deandre Ayton is the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers, agreeing to terms on a two-year contract that — as things stand — will make him the starting center in 2025-26.