Lakers News: JJ Redick Maintains Belief In Deandre Ayton
Throughout the season, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has continually spoken about center Deandre Ayton and his importance to the success of this team. When Ayton has played well, the Lakers have generally been successful. But after a…
Lakers News: Deandre Ayton Believes Marcus Smart Is ‘True Leader’
The two most important additions for the Los Angeles Lakers last summer were starting center Deandre Ayton and former Defensive Player of the Year guard Marcus Smart. Both came to the Lakers on discount deals after being bought out by…
Deandre Ayton Discusses Keys For Him In Lakers’ Series Vs. Thunder
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton came up big to close out the first-round series against the Houston Rockets, and now he knows the team will need more of the same from him if they want to have a chance…
Deandre Ayton Accepted JJ Redick’s Challenge To Guard Alperen Sengun 1-On-1
Deandre Ayton was a polarizing player for the Los Angeles Lakers this year due to his inconsistent play. However, when the games have been most important in the playoffs, he has stepped up in a big way, particularly in Game…
Lakers News: Marcus Smart Shows Love To Deandre Ayton For Play In Rockets Series
The Los Angeles Lakers are on to the second round of the NBA Playoffs after defeating the Houston Rockets in six games. Game 6 came with the Lakers' best defensive effort of the series, led by Marcus Smart and Deandre…
Deandre Ayton Looking To Change Narrative Around Him This Postseason
This season has been an up-and-down one for Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton. The big man initially struggled to find his footing and chemistry with the rest of the team, but really began to figure things out down the…
Lakers News: Marcus Smart Praises Deandre Ayton’s Composure
Deandre Ayton has been a major factor in the Los Angeles Lakers taking a 3-1 series lead over the Houston Rockets. Ayton has been engaged on both ends of the floor for the Lakers, able to defend and score when…
Lakers News: Deandre Ayton ‘Can’t Wait’ For Game 5 Against Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Houston Rockets in Game 4, though it wasn't because of Deandre Ayton as he had his best game of the series. Ayton was the lone bright spot for the Lakers offensively as he…
Alperen Sengun Doesn’t Think Deandre Ayton Should’ve Been Ejected
The defense that Deandre Ayton has played on Alperen Sengun is a big reason why the Los Angeles Lakers were able to jump out to a 3-0 series lead against the Houston Rockets. Ayton has been able to match his…
Deandre Ayton Gives Vantage Point Of Ejection After Hit On Alperen Sengun
Deandre Ayton was ejected in the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets after appearing to elbow Alperen Sengun in the head on the latter's drive to the basket. Ayton was called for…
