Deandre Ayton News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Iffy for Saturday Ayton (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Ayton is managing left knee soreness that puts his availability in question for the first leg of the Lakers' weekend back-to-back. With backup center Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) also questionable, Los Angeles could be without its top two bigs Saturday. If both are sidelined, Maxi Kleber and Drew Timme would be candidates to handle frontcourt minutes.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles heads to Portland for conference matchup

Portland hosts Los Angeles in a matchup of Western Conference teams

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Zach Lowe eats crow on his laughable preseason Deandre Ayton take Zach Lowe admits his preseason belief in Deandre Ayton with the Lakers was wrong, as the fit continues to fall flat.

1 DAY AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

James Worthy says what every Lakers fan knows about Deandre Ayton The Los Angeles Lakers need Deandre Ayton, and James Worthy wasn’t afraid to call out the big man.

3 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

LeBron barely misses triple-double, Luka adds 27 in Lakers' skid-snapping 141-116 win over Hawks

LeBron James had 31 points

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Double-doubles with two blocks Ayton logged 13 points (4-7 FG, 5-8 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 27 minutes during Monday's 124-112 loss to the Kings.

Impact Although Los Angeles was unable to win, Ayton was able to bounce back from his quiet performance Friday against Milwaukee. Ayton's performances have been rather inconsistent recently, and he is averaging 10.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.5 steals and 1.3 blocks across 28.5 minutes through six games in the month of January.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lakers fans think LeBron James wants Deandre Ayton traded because of a viral interaction | Sporting News LeBron James' look interpreted as potential Deandre Ayton trade.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Monk hits 7 3-pointers, scores 26 points as Kings top Lakers 124-112; Doncic scores 42 in loss

Malik Monk made seven 3-pointers and scored 26 points to help the Sacramento Kings to a 124-112 win over the Los Angeles Lakers

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lakers' Deandre Ayton's quiet heroics for Luka Doncic could cement long-term future in LA | Sporting News Luka Doncic seems to have a new protector in a big man with many question marks.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Blazers vindicated for Deandre Ayton decision as Lakers honeymoon ends Deandre Ayton's flaws are being exposed on the Los Angeles Lakers, proving the Portland Trail Blazers were right to move on.

5 DAYS AGO • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

The Lakers' Deandre Ayton situation has gone from baffling to infuriating The Los Angeles Lakers signed Deandre Ayton to be their starting center, but his head-scratching play has forced JJ Redick to bench him mult...

6 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers finally learn what Blazers fans warned about Deandre Ayton The Los Angeles Lakers are finally seeing Deandre Ayton's flaws that Portland Trail Blazers fans warned them about.

6 DAYS AGO • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Poor showing in loss Ayton had four points (2-6 FG) and five rebounds in 24 minutes during Friday's 105-101 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Ayton had a tough night on both ends of the floor, so he ended up splitting the center minutes with Jaxson Hayes. Ayton is seemingly trending in the wrong direction, posting averages of 10.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.1 blocks over his last seven games.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Ayton's effort issue finally forced JJ Redick's hand In the Los Angeles Lakers' Tuesday night game, JJ Redick had enough of Deandre Ayton's wavering effort, and made a swift decision.

JANUARY 8 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers make painful Deandre Ayton realization Blazers fans saw coming The Los Angeles Lakers' stance on Deandre Ayton's starting role doesn't come as a surprise to Portland Trail Blazers fans.

JANUARY 8 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Los Angeles and Milwaukee to meet for out-of-conference contest

Los Angeles and Milwaukee play in non-conference action

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Rich Paul says exactly what the Lakers will need from Deandre Ayton in the playoffs Playoffs are coming, and Deandre Ayton might hold the key to Lakers’ success if he stays involved and makes the right plays.

JANUARY 7 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Double-doubles in win Ayton finished Tuesday's 111-103 victory over the Pelicans with 18 points (9-16 FG), 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 32 minutes.

Impact Ayton has been a hit-or-miss fantasy asset lately, and it's been widely reported that he wants to be more involved in the offense. If Tuesday was any indication, coach JJ Redick is doing exactly that -- Ayton had 16 shot attempts in the win.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

James and Doncic each score 30 to help the Lakers hold off the Pelicans 111-103

LeBron James scored 30 points, Luca Doncic capped his 30-point, 10-assist performance with a pair of off-balance, bail-out 3s as the shot clock wound down, and the Los Angeles Lake...

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Lakers are learning a Deandre Ayton lesson the Suns already knew Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Deandre Ayton is "frustrated" by a lack of touches.

JANUARY 6 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

4x NBA All-Star Snaps at Deandre Ayton With Cold 'Stay Quiet & Just Play' Reality Check Amid Lakers Center's Touches Frustration DeMarcus Cousins snapped at Deandre Ayton for his recent comments following the Lakers' 120-114 win over the Grizzlies on Sunday.

JANUARY 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Lakers' Deandre Ayton calls out teammates for lack of touches | Sporting News The big man has not been happy with his touches as of late.

JANUARY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Efficient scoring continues Ayton produced 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-6 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 120-114 win over the Grizzlies.

Impact The star big man continues to roll along during his first year with the Lakers. Ayton has averaged 12.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 steals in 29.7 minutes per contest over his last 14 games, shooting a robust 71.6 percent from the floor.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Ayton sets the stage for a Lakers problem they can't afford The effort of the Los Angeles Lakers center cannot be tied to touches.

JANUARY 5 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

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Los Angeles heads to Portland for conference matchup

LeBron barely misses triple-double, Luka adds 27 in Lakers' skid-snapping 141-116 win over Hawks

Monk hits 7 3-pointers, scores 26 points as Kings top Lakers 124-112; Doncic scores 42 in loss

Los Angeles and Milwaukee to meet for out-of-conference contest

James and Doncic each score 30 to help the Lakers hold off the Pelicans 111-103