Former Suns and Blazers staffers react to the Lakers signing free agent center Deandre Ayton with conflicting views.

While a splashy move has not occurred thus far in the offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers, the team has been workmanlike in aiming to fill some preexisting hol

The franchise signed former No.1 overall pick DeAndre Ayton, who recently secured a buyout from the Portland Trail Blazers. This surprise move gives the Lakers a high-upside starting center while preserving the bulk of their tradeable salary assets.

The post Lakers’ Deandre Ayton fires back at critics with stern statement amid LA arrival appeared first on ClutchPoints.The Los Angeles Lakers made one of the most talked-about moves of NBA free agency by signing Deandre Ayton,

During the 2024-25 NBA season with the Portland Trail Blazers, Ayton played in 40 games. He averaged 14.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and a block per game. In 2023-24, he averaged 16.7 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and a steal in 55 games.

The Phoenix Suns parting ways with Bradley Beal appears imminent.

Lakers Hall of Famer James Worthy is one of those who seem bullish on Ayton and his potential fit in L.A. So is Worthy's former teammate, Mychal Thompson, who feels Ayton will tap into more of his potential this coming season.

Uncover the details behind Deandre Ayton's signing with the Lakers and the teams vying for his talents this offseason.