3 Reasons Why It’s Nearly Impossible to Beat LA Lakers in Deandre Ayton Sweepstakes

Ranking Lakers, Warriors Among Deandre Ayton Landing Spots After Contract Buyout

There was no calm before the storm that's already the 2025 NBA offseason. The winds started whipping up during the Finals, and it feels like we get more thunderous news on the player movement front every day.

3 reasons why it’s nearly impossible to beat LA Lakers in Deandre Ayton sweepstakes

The LA Lakers are being linked to Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton, who is on the cusp of finalizing a contract buyout with his team.

Report: Ayton Free Agency Throws Wrench in Lakers Plans

As the Lakers turn over every stone in search of a center, they are in the race for Deandre Ayton following his buyout from the Trail Blazers. The hold on Ayton, however, may have also hindered the Lakers’ plans of signing a familiar veteran center. Report: Ayton Free Agency Throws Wrench in Lakers Plans Latest on Lakers Pursuit of Ayton During live coverage of this year’s free agency, Lakers Nation’s Trevor Lane revealed that the Lakers, as exp…

Report: ‘All signs pointing’ to Deandre Ayton landing with Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to countless big men this offseason as part of their hunt to fix their frontcourt woes, but it appears that one name in particular may be worth keeping an extra close eye on. According to a report, there is a “strong possibility” of center Deandre Ayton landing with the Lakers. Chris Haynes on Ayton to the Lakers: "That is a strong possibility. All signs are pointing in that direction" https://t.co/NX2E81…

Lakers to target Deandre Ayton

Armed with the $14.1 million mid-level exception, the Lakers are expected to chase Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez and the Atlanta Hawks’ Clint Capela, with the surprise addition of Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton as another target on their list.

Everyone said the same thing after Blazers bought out Deandre Ayton

Jun 6, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka speaks before introducing head coach Darvin Ham at UCLA Health Training Center Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Several fans have already linked Deandre Ayton to his next NBA team. On Sunday, Ayton and the Portland Trail Blazers agreed to a buyout that would make him a free agent this offseason. The 27-year-old center was slated to make $35.6 milli…