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Deandre Ayton trade created Lakers cap flexibility

The Los Angeles Lakers gained valuable financial flexibility by trading Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jaden Hardy and two second-round...

Lakers trade Deandre Ayton to Wizards

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to trade Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jaden Hardy and the Wizards' 2031 and...

Deandre Ayton exercises $8.1M option to stay with Lakers

Deandre Ayton will remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2026-27 season after exercising his $8.1 million player option, according to ESPN insider...

Deandre Ayton expected to exercise Lakers player option

Deandre Ayton is expected to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2026-27 season by exercising his $8.1 million player option, according to...

Lakers may lose Deandre Ayton after breakout playoff run

Deandre Ayton is suddenly at the center of the Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason plans, and the biggest question is simple: does he stay on...

Deandre Ayton’s blunt answer about himself says everything before Thunder-Lakers Game 1

Deandre Ayton did not sound interested in turning Monday’s practice interview into a personal highlight reel. Asked how he differs in the playoffs, the...

Deandre Ayton says he accepted defensive challenge

The Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to add Deandre Ayton following his buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers proved valuable during the series, as his...

Deandre Ayton: “Our rhythm really got deflated” in Game 5

Deandre Ayton pointed to rhythm and shot-making as the core issue after the Los Angeles Lakers fell 99-93 to the Houston Rockets in Game...

Deandre Ayton: I’m not a dirty player

The Los Angeles Lakers had an opportunity to close out their playoff series on Sunday, but the Houston Rockets kept it alive with a...

Deandre Ayton says “I’m licking my chops” after Game 4 ejection

Deandre Ayton delivered a blunt and emotional assessment after his ejection in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 115-96 Game 4 loss to the Houston Rockets...

Deandre Ayton: “I love to guard one through five”

Deandre Ayton outlined his defensive mindset as the Los Angeles Lakers prepare for Game 3 against the Houston Rockets, emphasizing versatility, effort, and possession...

Deandre Ayton explains Lakers’ playoff mindset after game 1 win over Rockets

Deandre Ayton delivered a strong two-way performance as the Los Angeles Lakers opened their first-round series with a 107-98 win over the Houston Rockets...

Deandre Ayton sets tone for Lakers-Rockets series

The Los Angeles Lakers closed the regular season with a 131-107 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday at crypto.com Arena, sealing a fourth-place...

Deandre Ayton highlights Lakers’ chemistry after win over Cavaliers

Deandre Ayton praised the Lakers’ teamwork following their 127-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. “It’s a lot of togetherness,...