Deandre Ayton became one of the most talented big men on the free-agent market when he recently finalized a buyout agreement with the Portland Trail ...

Incoming Lakers center Deandre Ayton reportedly wasn't the most upstanding citizen during his two seasons with the Trail Blazers.

The Los Angeles Lakers are signing free-agent center Deandre Ayton, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.The deal is reportedly for two years with a player option in 2026-27.Ayton, 26, became a free ...

Deandre Ayton reportedly had a messy tenure that ultimately led to the Portland Trail Blazers buying out his contract, but his new squad could help put some of his past issues behind him.

Deandre Ayton has been waived in Portland, and not because of missed shots or injuries.The Trail Blazers waived the former No. 1 pick after negotiating a buyout, citing concerns that extended far ...

After this disappointing postseason run, this might be it for Ayton’s tenure with the team as franchise owner Robert Sarver’s hesitancy to pay him the max may have been prophetic in a way now.

He also never lived up to his full potential with the Phoenix Suns and was plagued by non-basketball issues there as well. Ayton, who will turn 27 later this month, averaged 14.4 points and 10.2 ...