Deandre Ayton News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Miled effort in loss Ayton provided 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 129-99 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Ayton continues to trend in the wrong direction for the Lakers. Over his last seven outings, he's seen 23.6 minutes per game with 10.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 0.7 blocks on 55.4 percent shooting from the field. Jaxson Hayes and Jarred Vanderbilt don't appear to be serious threats to his starting job for now, however.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Ayton is already on thin ice with the Lakers (and it might get worse) Do the Lakers have any choice but to ride it out with Ayton?

1 DAY AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers trusted DeAndre Ayton but he is quickly making them regret it The Los Angeles Lakers trusted Deandre Ayton with their starting center position this summer, and he is quickly making them regret ever sign...

2 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

"Deandre Ayton, have you no shame? This not the Bahamas" – Brian Windhorst, Stephen A. Smith slam Lakers defense Windhorst and Smith agree -- Lakers' defensive woes will cost them in the playoffs.

2 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Former NBA champion thinks DeAndre Ayton are holding the Lakers back | Sporting News Could this be the reason why the Lakers have struggled at times?

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Former Blazers center is falling apart with no signs of recovery Ex-Portland Trail Blazers big man Deandre Ayton is struggling mightily with the Los Angeles Lakers.

3 DAYS AGO • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

"Hope he gets traded in this deadline": Lakers fans react after JJ Redick benches $16,208,000 star for 3rd straight game Deandre Ayton was viewed as a smart pick up by the LA Lakers during the offseason as the center signed a two-year $16,208,00 contract.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Lakers only have one option with Deandre Ayton after abysmal stretch The Los Angeles Lakers are down to just one option with Deandre Ayton as things keep getting worse.

3 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers send Deandre Ayton another brutal message he won't want to hear The Los Angeles Lakers benched Deandre Ayton down the stretch again, but it doesn’t seem to be making a difference in his play.

5 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

It only took half a season for Deandre Ayton to infuriate the Lakers Los Angeles Lakers fans are losing their minds over Deandre Ayton’s recent play, but they should have expected it.

JANUARY 23 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Not listed on injury report Ayton (eye) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game versus the Clippers.

Impact Ayton exited Tuesday's win over the Nuggets after getting poked in the eye, but he'll be back in action Thursday night. With Ayton active, Jaxson Hayes loses his streaming appeal.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers coach JJ Redick concerned over star player's eye injury: 'He looks like a pirate' Lakers coach JJ Redick expressed some concern for Deandre Ayton on Tuesday.

JANUARY 21 • NYPOST.COM

Clippers take on the Lakers, look for 4th straight home win

The Los Angeles Clippers will try to keep a three-game home win streak alive when the Clippers take on the Los Angeles Lakers

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Doncic has a triple-double as the Lakers rally past the short-handed Nuggets, 115-107

Luka Doncic had 38 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Denver Nuggets 115-107 on Tuesday night

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Won't return Tuesday Ayton (eye) won't return to Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ayton sustained a left eye injury late in the second quarter and won't return during the second half. He'll finish with four points (2-5 FG) and eight rebounds in 15 minutes. The big man's next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Clippers.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Tuesday Ayton is questionable to return to Tuesday's game against the Nuggets due to a left eye injury, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Ayton was hit in the eye late in the second quarter and did not start the second half. If the big man isn't cleared to return, Jaxson Hayes and Drew Timme will likely pick up the slack the rest of the way.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in locker room Ayton did not start the second half of Tuesday's game against the Nuggets due to an apparent facial injury, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Ayton appeared to take a hit to the face in the second quarter and has yet to leave the locker room. If the big man is unable to return, Jaxson Hayes and Drew Timme are candidates for increased burn the rest of the way.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

JJ Redick Says Lakers Need to Feed Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton delivered one of the cleanest performances of the season on Sunday night, and JJ Redick wants to make sure it doesn’t become a...

JANUARY 21 • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

Brewing Lakers rumor could vindicate Blazers' decision to dump Deandre Ayton The Los Angeles Lakers don't view Deandre Ayton as their long-term center solution, proving the Portland Trail Blazers were right to move on...

JANUARY 20 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Deandre Ayton's Perfect Night Goes Down in Lakers History Deandre Ayton delivered one of the most efficient performances the Los Angeles Lakers have seen in decades on Sunday night, turning a routin...

JANUARY 20 • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

Lakers better hope Deandre Ayton understands what Luka Doncic just said to him The Los Angeles Lakers need DominAyton.

JANUARY 19 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers are finally learning why Suns and Blazers felt fine letting Deandre Ayton go Deandre Ayton continues to be a lightning rod for criticism with the Los Angeles Lakers finally learning why.

JANUARY 19 • HOOPSHABIT.COM

Deandre Ayton reveals thoughts after joining Wilt Chamberlain in Lakers history | Sporting News Pretty good company to be in.

JANUARY 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deandre Ayton makes Lakers history: 10 shots without a miss Deandre Ayton scored 25 points on 10-for-10 shooting and added 13 rebounds in the Lakers’ Sunday victory, becoming the 3rd Lakers to do so.

JANUARY 19 • NBA.COM

Deandre Ayton makes Lakers history while making 10 shots without a miss in win over Toronto

Only two players in the entire luminous history of the Los Angeles Lakers had made at least 10 shots without a miss and grabbed at least 10 rebounds in the same game before Deandre...

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

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Clippers take on the Lakers, look for 4th straight home win

Doncic has a triple-double as the Lakers rally past the short-handed Nuggets, 115-107

Deandre Ayton makes Lakers history while making 10 shots without a miss in win over Toronto