US EditionNBA Free Agency: Los Angeles Lakers Agree to Deal with Former No. 1 Pick Ayton
- After clearing waivers on Wednesday, Deandre Ayton reached a deal to join the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent, with the formal signing expected once the free-agency moratorium concludes on Sunday.
- On Sunday, Ayton reached an agreement to part ways with the Portland Trail Blazers after expressing to the team his wish to join a contender, following unsuccessful trade attempts by the Blazers.
- Ayton, a 7-foot center and former first overall pick in 2018, has averaged a points-rebounds double-double across his 398 career games with 16.4 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 59% shooting.
- Ayton accepted a buyout that cost him around $10 million and expressed confidence in his value as an elite player, while the Lakers appreciated his athletic ability as a much-needed addition at the center position.
- The Lakers bolstered their roster with Ayton to fill a critical need at center, becoming younger and more mobile, while planning to pursue further upgrades through trades and free agency.
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Just days after being released from his contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, Deandre Ayton became a player for the Los Angeles Lakers.
·Belgrade, Serbia
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American basketball center Deandre Ayton will join Slovenian ace Luka Dončić as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers. Ayton will sign a two-year contract with the Lakers, which also includes a so-called player option.
·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Deandre Ayton comes from averaging more than 16 points and 10 rebounds per game during last season
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