The center and the veteran guard, who became close after joining the Lakers last summer under similar circumstances, have ...

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton addresses his immediate future with the team ahead of decision on his player option for the 2026-27 NBA season.

Dominayton is, of course, the nickname that Ayton has given himself. Now, it should be pointed out that this clip originally appeared on Instagram last week, when this Thunder series had just started.

Deandre Ayton was the Lakers’ biggest X-factor during the 2025-26 season that ended during the playoff’s second round after a ...

The last time Deandre Ayton appeared in the playoffs was in 2023, when he was a member of the Phoenix Suns and viewed in NBA circles as having the potential to be a force as a center in the league. A ...

In the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers made the decision to sign Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal after he was bought out. The Trail Blazers tried to trade him, but found no market for him. Now, ...

The need for another big man to dominate in the paint is clear, and Ayton would check off that box in Detroit.

Oct 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) and forward Jake LaRavia (12) against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA preseason game at Mortgage Matchup Center.