Deandre Ayton News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

"I can't play him" - JJ Redick had enough of Deandre Ayton, as the L.A. Lakers fell into a 3-0 hole vs. OKC Thunder JJ had enough of Ayton after he surrendered consecutive offensive rebounds on one play.

8 HOURS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

The sequence that proved JJ Redick was correct to criticize Deandre Ayton's effort | Sporting News Deandre Ayton continues to be a problem for the Lakers, and JJ Redick's worries have been validated.

14 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lakers officially learn the Deandre Ayton lesson Blazers fans know all too well The Los Angeles Lakers are finally seeing why Portland Trail Blazers fans were so frustrated with Deandre Ayton.

14 HOURS AGO • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Jaxson Hayes importance to Lakers skyrockets as Ayton reverts to troubling habits Deandre Ayton’s foul trouble derailed the Lakers in Game 1, and now Jaxson Hayes is being looked at as a major X factor ahead of Game 2 in O...

3 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Deandre Ayton's latest comments are further proof he never belonged in Portland Deandre Ayton's latest jab at Portland proves the Trail Blazers were right to move on.

3 DAYS AGO • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Double-double in Game 1 loss Ayton ended Tuesday's 108-90 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 10 points (5-12 FG), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block over 27 minutes.

Impact The double-double was his fourth of the postseason in seven games. Ayton has been making an impact on the glass for the Lakers, averaging 11.6 points, 11.0 boards, 1.1 assists and 1.0 blocks during the playoffs while shooting 56.9 percent from the floor.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Ayton kills all his momentum with troubling Game 1 habit Lakers can't afford Deandre Ayton’s getting in early foul trouble derailed the Lakers in Game 1, as the Thunder capitalized on early control of this series.

4 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Deandre Ayton's fiery new edge could decide how Lakers fare vs. Thunder The Lakers face a tough task in round two against the Thunder, but if Deandre Ayton's mentality shift is here to stay, they have a real chan...

6 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Mini Movie: Lakers Advance Past Rockets (4-2) #NBAPlayoffs

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Mini Movie: Lakers Advance Past Rockets (4-2) | 2026 NBA Playoffs Round 1, Game 6

6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Lakers shockingly unlocked Deandre Ayton in a way others only dreamed of The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten the best out of Deandre Ayton by convincing him to do something his other teams couldn’t.

MAY 3 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Dominates glass in Game 6 win Ayton supplied seven points (2-6 FG, 3-7 FT), 16 rebounds, one assist and one block across 28 minutes during Friday's 98-78 victory over Houston in Game 6 of the first round of the...

Impact Only three Laker players -- LeBron James, Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves -- scored in double digits during Friday's victory, but Ayton produced in his own way by grabbing a game-high 16 rebounds, one less than his playoff high in Game 5 on Wednesday. Ayton has logged at least 10 rebounds in each of his last three games and will finish the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs having averaged 11.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 blocks over 31.0 minutes. Next up for the Lakers is a semifinal matchup against the top-seeded Thunder, and Ayton will have his hands full guarding Chet Holmgren.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers' ruthless 27-3 surge buries Rockets 98-78 in Game 6, sets up Thunder series

LeBron James had 28 points and the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated Houston with a 98-78 win in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series by holding the Rockets to...

MAY 2 • Associated Press

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MAY 2 • YOUTUBE

Lakers squandering Deandre Ayton miracle may cost them everything in round one Deandre Ayton's inconsistency has enraged Los Angeles Lakers fans all season long. But Ayton has totally delivered in the last two games for...

APRIL 30 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Big double-double in Game 5 loss Ayton registered 18 points (9-14 FG), 17 rebounds and two blocks in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 99-93 loss to Houston in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playo...

Impact The 17 boards were a series and season high for Ayton, and represented his best performance on the glass since Feb. 3 of last season, when he ripped down 20 rebounds for Portland in a win over Phoenix. Ayton has three double-doubles in five first-round games, averaging 12.8 points, 9.8 boards, 1.0 assists and 1.0 blocks for the series while shooting 63.8 percent from the floor, and he'll look to come up big again in Game 6 on Friday.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets beat Lakers 99-93 in Game 5, avoiding playoff elimination for the 2nd straight game

Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points, Tari Eason added 18 and the Houston Rockets avoided playoff elimination for the second straight game with a 99-93 victory over the Lakers in Game...

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Lakers look to secure series victory over the Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers look to clinch the Western Conference first round over the Houston Rockets in game five

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Even Alperen Sengun was stunned by Deandre Ayton ejection in Lakers' Game 4 loss When Deandre Ayton was ejected with 5:41 left in the third quarter of Sunday night's Game 4, it killed any shot the Los Angeles Lakers had t...

APRIL 27 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Deandre Ayton's frustrating ejection sparked painful plea after Lakers' Game 4 loss Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was ejected from Game 4 in the third quarter, but lead official James Williams was completely wrong...

APRIL 27 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Deandre Ayton helps hand Suns unwanted 2026 playoff record The Suns are now the only winless team in the playoffs thanks in part to Deandre Ayton's ejection.

APRIL 27 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Pistons offer the Lakers the perfect way out of their Deandre Ayton problem The Los Angeles Lakers need to replace Deandre Ayton, and with All-NBA center Jalen Duren struggling the Pistons might be open to a deal tha...

APRIL 27 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

JJ Redick reveals more information about Deandre Ayton and Adou Thiero's Game 4 ejections | Sporting News The Lakers had two ejections during Game 4, and JJ Redick is as confused as the fans about the calls.

APRIL 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deandre Ayton's shocking ejection instantly stole Lakers' golden Game 4 opportunity Deandre Ayton was dominating the Rockets and looking like the Lakers' only hope of a comeback prior to his horrible ejection that sealed LA'...

APRIL 27 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Amen Thompson sparks Rockets' 115-96 rout to stave off elimination against Lakers

Amen Thompson scored 23 points, Tari Eason added 20 and the Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a 115-96 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference pla...

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

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Lakers' ruthless 27-3 surge buries Rockets 98-78 in Game 6, sets up Thunder series

Rockets beat Lakers 99-93 in Game 5, avoiding playoff elimination for the 2nd straight game

Lakers look to secure series victory over the Rockets

Amen Thompson sparks Rockets' 115-96 rout to stave off elimination against Lakers