Lakers Injury Updates: Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Adou Thiero Out Vs. Pacers
The Los Angeles Lakers have listed Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion), Rui Hachimura (right calf soreness), Deandre Ayton (back soreness) and Adou Thiero (left knee soreness) as out for the team's contest against the Indiana Pacers. Smart, Hachimura and Thiero…
Deandre Ayton ‘110 Percent’ Bought In To Lakers After Self-Reflection
The Deandre Ayton experience with the Los Angeles Lakers has been a roller coaster ride as he has, at times, been exactly what the team has needed, but other times has barely been noticeable on the court. The big man…
LeBron James & JJ Redick Show Love To Deandre Ayton Following Lakers Win Over Rockets
Midway through the third quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' win on Monday night over the Houston Rockets, head coach JJ Redick went away from starting center Deandre Ayton. He was subbed out with 4:55 remaining in the third quarter…
Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic Continues Offensive Onslaught, Deandre Ayton Comes Up Clutch Against Rockets
Luka Doncic has been on an offensive tear the past few weeks, and the Los Angeles Lakers have benefitted as they entered their matchup with the Houston Rockets on a five-game winning streak. Doncic has led the NBA in scoring…
Lakers’ Luka Doncic Praises Pick-And-Roll Chemistry With Deandre Ayton
Media attention never ends for the Los Angeles Lakers, as they are a big-market team featuring superstars like Luka Doncic and LeBron James. A downside of that attention is that role players face backlash for inconsistent play, and Deandre Ayton…
Deandre Ayton Has ‘Caught Up’ To Lakers’ Energy & Focus
The Los Angeles Lakers picked up their fourth straight win and seventh in their last eight games as they defeated the Chicago Bulls, 142-130. While Luka Doncic's performance will get most of the attention, as will LeBron James' return from…
Lakers Highlights: Luka Doncic Scores 51, Starters Put Up 137 In Win Over Bulls
The Los Angeles Lakers have been playing their best basketball of the 2025-26 season as of late, reeling off three consecutive wins entering their matchup against the Chicago Bulls. While the Lakers are still very much in playoff contention, the…
Lakers News: JJ Redick Praises Deandre Ayton For ‘Fantastic’ Performance Vs. Timberwolves
The Los Angeles Lakers picked up their second straight emphatic victory over a playoff team, running away from the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half for a 120-106 victory. And just like their previous win, it was the defense again…
Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James & Maxi Kleber Questionable, Deandre Ayton Available Vs. Knicks
The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Sunday afternoon's game against the New York Knicks and LeBron James (left elbow contusion, left foot arthritis) and Maxi Kleber (lumbar back strain) are listed as questionable while Deandre Ayton (left…
Lakers News: JJ Redick ‘Very Confident’ In Jaxson Hayes If Deandre Ayton Misses Time
Jaxson Hayes has seen an uptick in minutes as of late and that's been directly correlated to Deandre Ayton's performance on the floor. Even though the Los Angeles Lakers were able to rattle off three consecutive wins, Ayton often left…
