For Ayton, who turns 27 at the end of July, the opportunity to re-establish himself couldn’t be more clear. While his contract with the Lakers has a second-year player option, no one involved ...

Deandre Ayton can do all of that stuff. And that’s why the Lakers are excited to have him on their team," wrote Dan Woike of The Athletic. It hasn't been all victories for the Lakers this offseason.

The Lakers, according to team and league sources, showed serious interest in veteran center Brook Lopez, who agreed to a two-year deal with the LA Clippers on Monday.

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to sign free-agent center Deandre Ayton, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Ayton is signing a two-year deal worth $16.6 million, and the agreement features ...

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Center Deandre Ayton has agreed to join the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The people spoke ...