Tag: Deandre Ayton

The Athletic Ranks Lakers’ Offseason As 24th-Best In NBA

It has been an extremely eventful offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers both on and off the court. On the court, the Lakers signed superstar Luka Doncic to a max contract extension that will keep him with the team through…

Lakers Video: Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia & Adou Thiero Throw Out First Pitch At Dodgers Game

The Los Angeles Lakers were celebrated at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night with new additions Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia and Adout Thiero on hand to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. This came just 24 hours after the legendary Kobe…

Deandre Ayton Throwing Out First Pitch On Aug. 9 For Lakers Night At Dodgers Game

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton will throw out the first pitch on Aug. 9 when they host the Toronto Blue Jays. That is part of Lakers Night at Dodger Stadium and other members…

Lakers Video: Getting To Know Deandre Ayton

The first big signing the Los Angeles Lakers made this offseason was bringing in center Deandre Ayton on a two-year contract. The team was in dire need of a big man after being dominated in the paint during the playoffs…

Lakers Rumors: Deandre Ayton Was ‘Top Target’ From Start Of Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers went into the offseason with one abundantly clear need, and that was to add a starting center. When the buzzer sounded on June 30, it wasn't long before the team's presumed top targets were off the…

Lakers News: Deandre Ayton Reveals Lessons Learned So Far In NBA Career

The Los Angeles Lakers finally landed a starting-caliber center in Deandre Ayton, who was shockingly bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers ahead of free agency. Ayton was previously on an expiring $35 million price tag and Portland clearly did…

Lakers News: Deandre Ayton Credits Mychal Thompson For Basketball In Bahamas

Deandre Ayton has been the talk of the town this past week after he officially signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. Ayton was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers after they reportedly couldn't find a trade,…

Lakers News: Deandre Ayton Has Good Relationship With Shaquille O’Neal

The Los Angeles Lakers have a new starting center in the form of former No. 1 overall draft pick Deandre Ayton. The former Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers big man signed with L.A. after being bought out of the…

Deandre Ayton Hopes To Grow As Rim Protector With Lakers

The addition of big man Deandre Ayton could have a major impact on the Los Angeles Lakers. At 7'0" tall and 250 pounds, Ayton has the physical attributes the Lakers sorely needed in the middle. He is a great finisher…

Lakers News: Deandre Ayton Compares Teaming With Luka Doncic To ‘Video Game’

Deandre Ayton was officially introduced as a Los Angeles Lakers following his buyout from the Portland Trail Blazers, cementing his status as the next starting center for the team. There is a lot of hope for Ayton in Los Angeles…