Lakers’ Deandre Ayton sits out vs. Heat due to back spasms

Lakers’ Deandre Ayton sits out vs. Heat due to back spasms

LOS ANGELES — Starting center Deandre Ayton will sit out of the Lakers’ Sunday home game against the Miami Heat because of a back ailment. Ayton was ruled out because of back spasms, the same ailment that led to him not playing in the second half of Friday’s road win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The 27-year-old 7-footer entered Sunday as probable before being downgraded to questionable two hours before tipoff, eventually being ruled out about an …

Lakers Injury Update: Deandre Ayton Ruled Out Vs. Heat Due To Back Spasms

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that center Deandre Ayton (back spasms) has been downgraded to out for Sunday night’s game against the Miami Heat. Ayton was originally listed as probable on the injury report and expressed optimism that he would be able to play, although he was then downgraded to questionable a couple of hours before the game and eventually ruled out. Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed pregame that Ayton eas still dealing with…

Lakers Share Latest Deandre Ayton Injury Update Ahead Of Heat Game

William Liang-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Lakers received encouraging news on Sunday as Deandre Ayton was officially listed as probable for their matchup against the Miami Heat. Ayton exited Friday’s win over the Memphis Grizzlies with back spasms, but the team took a cautious approach, resting him for the remainder of the game despite being available to return. Ayton’s presence has already been a significant boost for the Lakers this season. T…