Tag: Deandre Ayton

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…

Marcus Smart: Deandre Ayton Wants To Help Lakers

When Deandre Ayton signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, he made it clear that he was not concerned about scoring, but rather focused on doing all of the dirty work to help the team win games. Things got off to…

Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James, Deandre Ayton & Maxi Kleber Out Vs. Pacers

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Friday night's game against the Indiana Pacers, which is the second night of a back-to-back, and LeBron James (left elbow contusion, left foot arthritis), Deandre Ayton (left knee soreness) and Maxi…

Lakers Injury Update: Deandre Ayton Ruled Out Vs. Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that center Deandre Ayton was ruled out of Thursday night's game against the Denver Nuggets due to a knee injury. Ayton played five minutes to begin the game, going scoreless with two rebounds. He didn't…

Lakers News: Shaquille O’Neal Critical Of Deandre Ayton

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton has been in the headlines this week due to comments surrounding his role on the team. Ayton shared some interesting comments, referencing that he is not like Houston Rockets center Clint Capela, who has…

Austin Reaves: Deandre Ayton Is ‘X Factor’ For Lakers

At this stage of the NBA season, teams are supposed to be playing their best basketball. However, Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers are sliding after losing two consecutive close games on game-winners. Los Angeles recently got Reaves back…

Lakers News: Rockets’ Clint Capela Responds To Deandre Ayton

The Los Angeles Lakers were definitely hoping that a change of scenery would be good for Deandre Ayton after signing him to a two-year deal this past summer. The Porland Trail Blazers bought out Ayton, opening the door for him…

Lakers News: Deandre Ayton Let It Be Known He Doesn’t Want To Be Placed In Clint Capela Role

The Los Angeles Lakers' offseason signing of Deandre Ayton was viewed as one that could ultimately decide the team's ceiling. The former No. 1 overall pick is extremely talented and could fit in perfectly next to the Lakers' trio of…