The Los Angeles Lakers had a clear priority going into free agency: to find a rim-protecting, lob-threat center — and that’s exactly what they got last week, signing 26-year-old and 2018 No. 1 overall pick Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal.

The Los Angeles Lakers have a better idea of what its depth at center will look like with Jaxson Hayes expected to return for another season.

ESPN's Brian Windhorst hints that the Los Angeles Lakers snubbed LeBron James' multi-year contract request.

Essentially, the Lakers bet against themselves with that move, as other teams around the league now know how much they're willing to pay for their big man. They signed Deandre Ayton in free agency, but he's never been known for his interior defense and rim protection.

The debut of Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg against Bronny James and the Lakers is shaping up to be the most expensive summer league ticket in 2 years.

ESPN writer Tim Bontemps keeps it real about the Lakers "staying flat" this offseason as they look to contend for a championship.

Deandre Ayton has joined the Los Angeles Lakers, expressing his excitement about playing alongside Luka Doncic. Ayton signed a two-year, $16.6 million contract after being bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Lakers were a part of a league setting trade on Sunday. As part of the trade they added a great athletic wing in Arkansas' Adou Thiero.