Lakers News: Rob Pelinka Believes Deandre Ayton Is ‘Starting-Caliber Center’
Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka has been open about the franchise's desire to add a big man after the team was dominated in the paint by the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first-round playoff…
Lakers Rumors: Assistant Coach Scott Brooks Pushed For Deandre Ayton Signing
Without a doubt the biggest move the Los Angeles Lakers made this offseason was signing center Deandre Ayton. There was no questioning this team's need for a center and Ayton fits the bill as a big, athletic center who can…
Lakers Rumors: Deandre Ayton Wanted To Team With Luka Doncic
The Los Angeles Lakers landing Deandre Ayton was essentially the best-case scenario for them at the center position this offseason as they were able to get him at a discount after being bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers. That…
Lakers Sign Deandre Ayton To Two-Year Contract
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 player option in 2026-27.…
Why Luka Doncic Is Excited About Teaming With Deandre Ayton On Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers' goal in acquiring a center was for it to be one who would pair well with superstar guard Luka Doncic. While the guard can make anyone look good, he has usually worked best with an athletic,…
Mychal Thompson Believes Deandre Ayton Is ‘Perfect’ Center For Lakers & Luka Doncic
Heading into free agency, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka knew he needed to address the center position. Some may call it luck, but former Portland Trail Blazers big man Deandre Ayton was bought out and quickly became priority…
Lakers Rumors: Internal Belief That Coaching Staff Can Make Deandre Ayton Signing Work
The biggest move the Los Angeles Lakers have made so far in free agency this summer is signing big man Deandre Ayton. The team's need for a center was well known and the former No. 1 pick shockingly became available…
Lakers Rumors: Deandre Ayton Received Strong Reviews From Trail Blazers GM
Deandre Ayton has agreed to terms on a two-year contract that will make him the starting center for the Los Angeles Lakers alongside Luka Doncic and LeBron James this upcoming season. In signing Ayton, the Lakers take a bit of…
Deandre Ayton Thanks Trail Blazers & Sends First Message To Lakers Fans
The Los Angeles Lakers have finally found their starting center in Deandre Ayton. The former No. 1 overall pick signed with L.A. on a two-year contract as a free agent after being bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers. Ayton…
Lakers Video: JJ Redick Calls Deandre Ayton ‘Fantastic’ In 2022 Clip
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. As of July 3, he is the only…
