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The Deandre Ayton trade might not be the most consequential trade of the NBA offseason, it sure might one of the funniest. The Los Angeles Lakers decided to send the former No. 1 overall pick Ayton packing this week. On Friday, they agreed to trade …
Among the most intriguing players in the offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers is veteran guard Marcus Smart. With a player option worth $5.39 million for the 2026-27 NBA season, Smart has cards in his hand to decide which way to go in the summer. The …
Deandre Ayton might end up being a one-and-done in L.A. The Los Angeles Lakers center Ayton could potentially opt out of his contract with the team to test free agency this summer, Dan Woike and Sam Amick of The Athletic reported on Tuesday. The …
There is clear frustration surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers, who have yet to solve the Oklahoma City Thunder. Big man Deandre Ayton, for one, has caught plenty of heat for his play amid the second-round series against the reigning NBA champions, …
Deandre Ayton’s popularity rating among Los Angeles Lakers fans has hit rock bottom. The Lakers were desperately looking to avoid falling into a 0-3 hole against the Thunder in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinals series. But Ayton did …
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton seemingly confirmed what many have said about his effort in recent weeks. Ayton said he had something of an epiphany earlier this week amid a temporarily reduced role and realized he was not fulfilling his role …
Deandre Ayton continues to crash out. The Los Angeles Lakers center Ayton addressed reporters on Thursday night after the team’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. While the Lakers cruised to a 120-106 victory at Crypto.com Arena in Los …
Deandre Ayton is not exactly doing anything to mitigate the complaints about his effort or fitness. Ayton was back in the lineup for the Lakers on Sunday against the New York Knicks after missing a game due to left knee soreness. Less than four …
Deandre Ayton left Thursday’s Los Angeles Lakers game with an injury, and fans think one of his teammates took a shot at him after the game. The Lakers fell to the Denver Nuggets 120-113 at Ball Arena in Denver, Co. on Thursday, with Ayton …
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart appeared visibly frustrated with Deandre Ayton during their Friday matchup against the Phoenix Suns. A clip of a few Lakers defensive lapses went viral on social media after the team’s 113-110 loss at …
Clint Capela was not a fan of a catching a stray this week from Deandre Ayton. The Los Angeles Lakers center Ayton went viral after Wednesday’s loss to the Orlando Magic over a shady comment that he made referencing Capela. Ayton, apparently …
Deandre Ayton’s first season in Los Angeles is quickly going from bad to worse. The Los Angeles Lakers lost on Wednesday to the Orlando Magic by a final score of 110-109. Ayton did manage to score 21 points on 8/11 shooting and grab 13 …
The Los Angeles Lakers’ season has taken another bizarre twist. Lakers center Deandre Ayton was briefly detained on Tuesday while at Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport in his native Bahamas, ESPN reported late Tuesday night. …
Deandre Ayton may already have worn out his welcome at yet another stop. The Los Angeles Lakers do not view the seven-footer Ayton as their long-term answer at the center position, veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer reported during a recent livestream. …
Deandre Ayton took what many felt like was a subtle jab at Anthony Davis hours before their two teams faced off at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif. Ayton gave a rather interesting comment as he spoke to reporters following morning shootaround. …
The Los Angeles Lakers are apparently employing some mind games to try to get Deandre Ayton to stay motivated on the court. Ayton spoke to reporters on Sunday following the Lakers’ 127-120 win over the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in …
