Lakers Trade Deandre Ayton To Wizards For Jaden Hardy And Two Second-Round Draft Picks
The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have officially traded center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for guard Jaden Hardy and second-round draft picks in 2031 and 2032. Last season, Ayton appeared in 72 games for the Lakers,…
Lakers Rumors: Andre Drummond, Jonas Valanciunas, Kevon Looney Among Backup Center Options
Following the acquisition of Walker Kessler in free agency, it seemed as if the Los Angeles Lakers might enter the season with last year's starter, Deandre Ayton, now operating as their backup. But that won't be the case as the…
Lakers Rumors: Deandre Ayton Traded To Wizards For Jaden Hardy & Second Round Picks
The Los Angeles Lakers roster is beginning to come together around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as the team has been able to add Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Quentin Grimes since the start of free agency. The…
Lakers Rumors: Deandre Ayton Projects As Backup Center ‘As Of Now’
All offseason, the talks surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers was about their desire to get an ideal center to pair with Luka Doncic and the team made the move to do just that in agreeing to a sign-and-trade deal for…
Lakers Rumors: Deandre Ayton Exercises Player Option For 2026-27 Season
The Los Angeles Lakers have many decisions to make for the 2026-27 season with free agency beginning on Tuesday, June 30. One decision that was not theirs, however, was the player option on starting center Deandre Ayton's second season. Ayton…
Lakers Rumors: Deandre Ayton Expected To Pick Up Player Option
Deandre Ayton's first season with the Los Angeles Lakers was filled with ups and downs, giving him an interesting decision to make this offseason. When Ayton was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers last summer, he signed a two-year,…
Lakers Rumors: Marcus Smart More Likely To Return Than Deandre Ayton
The Los Angeles Lakers' two biggest moves came on the buyout market last offseason when they were able to land both Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart for below-market deals. Both players outplayed their contracts and now have player options for…
Deandre Ayton Appreciates JJ Redick & Lakers Coaching Staff Having His Back
One of the most interesting pieces of the Los Angeles Lakers' season was center Deandre Ayton. The former first overall pick came to L.A. looking to revitalize his career under the brightest lights and while there were some positive times,…
Deandre Ayton Describes Lakers Season As ‘Humbling Experience’ After Making Sacrifices
Coming into this season for the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most intriguing pieces was center Deandre Ayton. The former top overall pick was looking to change the narrative on his career after a down year and questions about…
Deandre Ayton Has Not Yet Thought About Option On Lakers Contract
The offseason is officially underway for the Los Angeles Lakers after they were eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. It's a massive offseason for L.A., as they could have upwards of nine free agents, including Deandre Ayton.…
