US EditionDeandre Ayton Excited to Play with 'Ripped' Luka Doncic After Signing with Lakers: 'Feels Like a Video Game'
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 8 – Assistant coach Scott Brooks pushed for Ayton's signing to fill the Lakers' center need, with Ayton motivated by teaming with Luka Doncic and LeBron James, averaging a double-double last season.
- The Lakers signed Deandre Ayton to a $16.6 million deal with a player option for 2026-27 after Scott Brooks advocated for the move, with the signing occurring recently.
- Los Angeles Lakers prioritized signing a center after trading Anthony Davis, with GM Rob Pelinka identifying it as their main offseason goal, motivated by roster gaps.
- Following his buyout from Portland, Ayton averaged 14.4 points and 10.2 rebounds last season, becoming salary-cap eligible for the Lakers' signing.
- The Lakers' signing of Deandre Ayton, with Brooks's backing, secures a top contender status and boosts their championship prospects, pairing him with stars like LeBron and Doncic.
- ESPN ranks Lakers’ +1,400 title odds, with Ayton viewed as a key factor in elevating the team’s championship potential long-term.
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Deandre Ayton Directly Addresses LA After Disclosing Reason Behind Lakers Move
“I leave that up to you guys. I’m just here to be a part of the puzzle. I’m here to fit in with Luka, JJ [Redick] and whatever Bron wants me to do. That’s about it,” You do not need to guess who’s trying to fit the puzzle: Deandre Ayton, who is embracing his new chapter. The Lakers’ acquisition of the big man addresses what GM Rob Pelinka had called their top offseason priority. For Ayton, after disappointing stretches in Phoenix and Portland, i…
Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic meet again in Los Angeles seven years after the new Lakers pivot 'birled' number 1 from the 2018 Draft to the former Real Madrid, which was selected with number 3 behind Marvin Bagley (Sacrament Kings).wf_cms.rss.read_more
Lakers' Deandre Ayton Says Teaming Up With Luka Doncic 'Feels Like a Video Game'
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton is thrilled to team up with point guard Luka Dončić, telling reporters at his introductory press conference on Tuesday that it "feels like a video game."
Deandre Ayton Reacts to Luka Doncic’s New Look After Joining Lakers
Deandre Ayton has played alongside stars before, but joining forces with Luka Doncic with the Los Angeles Lakers feels surreal for the former top pick.Ayton, 26, signed with the Lakers this offseason after being bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers. Being able to team up with LeBron James and his draft-mate Doncic was a big part of his decision to join the Lakers.“It feels like a video game, like somebody set it up,” Ayton said after being a…
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