This article was originally published on www.si.com as Deandre Ayton Had One Big Reason for Wanting to Sign With the Lakers.

The Knicks could have paired Ayton with Karl-Anthony Towns in their frontcourt, with Mitchell Robinson serving as the club’s ...

Despite the Los Angeles Lakers' hope that Deandre Ayton can solve their issues at center next season, at least one person who ...

Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton bonded over their love for Fortnite during the 2018 NBA Draft; resurfaced clip goes viral as ...

Conversely, while James' future in L.A. still remains up in the air, it's expected that Doncic will re-sign with the team, ...

Deandre Ayton helped lead the Phoenix Suns to the 2021 NBA Finals. He was traded to the Trail Blazers and now is joining the ...

Everything the Los Angeles Lakers do going forward will be done with Luka Dončić in mind. The team's latest move, signing ...

Deandre Ayton helped lead the Phoenix Suns to the 2021 NBA Finals. He was traded to the Trail Blazers and now is joining the ...

During the 2024-25 NBA season with the Portland Trail Blazers, Ayton played in 40 games. He averaged 14.4 points, 10.2 ...

Ayton's addition makes the Lakers better on paper. But it will be what happens when no one is watching that demonstrates his ...

The Portland Trail Blazers bought out Ayton’s contract last weekend, and he has agreed to join Doncic and LeBron James on a ...

Ayton ultimately decided the Lakers were the best basketball fit and allowed him the opportunity to join forces with Luka ...