US EditionDylan Hernández: Can LeBron James Help Maddening Deandre Ayton Transform Into a Reliable Center?
- On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers signed former No. 1 overall pick Deandre Ayton to a two-year, $16 million deal, with Luka Doncic expressing excitement about the move.
- After trading Anthony Davis, the Lakers sought a center, leading to Ayton's buyout from Portland and subsequent waiver clearance, addressing their interior need.
- Ayton's career averages of 16.4 PPG and 10.5 RPG, along with postseason stats of 15.9 PPG and 10.5 RPG, demonstrate his double-double consistency despite reported character concerns in Portland.
- Ayton’s signing yields a starting center with All-Star upside, addressing the Lakers’ rebounding shortfall from their out-rebounded playoff exit.
- Looking ahead, the Lakers' rebuild around Doncic, James, Reaves, and Pelinka’s plan suggests long-term stability despite trade uncertainties, with Ayton's potential to rise as a key piece.
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Former Wildcat and Sun, Ayton signs with Lakers
LOS ANGELES (KYMA, KECY) - Deandre Ayton is heading back to the West but this time, he’ll be suiting up in purple and gold. The former Arizona Wildcat and Phoenix Sun has signed a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after being bought out by Portland, where he spent the past two seasons. For Ayton, this move is a return to familiar territory. He rose to prominence as a dominant big man at the University of Arizona, later becoming the No. 1…
The generation that was selected for the NBA League in the 2018 draft is very high quality. The first names in the draft were undoubtedly Luka Dončić and Deandre Ayton, who have now become teammates in Los Angeles.
Luka Doncic Reportedly 'Excited' to Play with Deandre Ayton on Lakers After Contract
Everything the Los Angeles Lakers do going forward will be done with Luka Dončić in mind. The team's latest move, signing center Deandre Ayton to a two-year, $16.6 million deal, reportedly has his blessing.
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