The Los Angeles Lakers signed Deandre Ayton for a 2-year, $16 million contract in July 2025. He was to fill the team’s ...

A viral clip of Deandre Ayton failing to contest Giannis Antetokounmpo late in a close loss has reignited questions about his defensive effort and impact with the Lakers. Defense often decides close ...

After benching Deandre Ayton late in the fourth quarter of Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Lakers head coach JJ Redick said his starting center was “frustrated” with his limited role, ...

During the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' contest with the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, Deandre Ayton showed a lack of hustle and effort that led to JJ Redick immediately benching him.