3 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
DEANDRE AYTON #5 - CENTER - LOS ANGELES LAKERS
12.5 PPG •
8.0 RPG •
0.8 APG
12.5 PPG
8.0 RPG
0.8 APG
Lakers lost ideal Deandre Ayton replacement to disappointing NBA Draft withdrawal Flory Bidunga chose another season in the NCAA over the 2026 NBA Draft.
Lakers are realizing they picked the wrong Blazers big man all along The Lakers should've targeted Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III instead of Deandre Ayton.
3 DAYS AGO • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Lakers surprisingly stand to benefit if Deandre Ayton picks up his player option Deandre Ayton opting in could give the Los Angeles Lakers added maneuverability.
6 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Lakers urged to replace Deandre Ayton with $48 million ex-Celtics All-Defensive center | Sporting News A Los Angeles Lakers insider believes the franchise should pursue a former Boston Celtics fan-favorite center.
MAY 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Former Suns center cites 'sacrifices' with Lakers as offseason decision looms Deandre Ayton got a fresh start with the Los Angeles Lakers, but his first season in LA was mired by criticism from coaches and pundits.
MAY 19 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM
It took Deandre Ayton one season with Lakers to prove Trail Blazers were right Deandre Ayton's underwhelming season with the Lakers proves the Trail Blazers were right to move on.
MAY 19 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Lakers' path to replacing Deandre Ayton is littered with red flags If the Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to replace Deandre Ayton as their starting center, then they're sure to encounter a surplus of red flag...
MAY 18 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Lakers must fix biggest Deandre Ayton problem to build a title roster around Luka Doncic The Los Angeles Lakers must realize Deandre Ayton is not the answer if they want to win a championship with Luka Doncic.
MAY 17 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
"Dumb chain, dumb name": Patrick Beverley slams Deandre Ayton's viral bling after Lakers sweep After a brutal 6-point playoff exit against the Thunder, Deandre Ayton faced heavy criticism from Patrick Beverley over a poorly timed "Domi...
MAY 16 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET
Blazers' former Deandre Ayton problem got even worse with the Lakers The Portland Trail Blazers know the Deandre Ayton experience well, and the Lakers are ready to get off the rollercoaster.
MAY 13 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Former Suns star's career all but over after playoff collapse Deandre Ayton might just be out of the league after falling apart for the Lakers in the playoffs.
MAY 13 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM
"He's not good enough not to play hard" — Jason Williams questions Deandre Ayton's passion for basketball Jason Williams keeps it brutally honest about Deandre Ayton.
MAY 13 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET
Suns prove they won at least one trade after Lakers get brutally swept Deandre Ayton again proved the Suns were right to get rid of him as the Lakers were swept by the Thunder.
MAY 12 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM
Lakers want LeBron James to return for another season alongside Luka Doncic, GM Rob Pelinka says
If LeBron James wants to keep playing professional basketball, the Los Angeles Lakers want it to be with themMAY 12 • Associated Press
Blazers look smarter by the day for dumping Deandre Ayton The Trail Blazers' decision to move on from Deandre Ayton looks better than ever as the Lakers get swept by the Thunder.
MAY 12 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
What Deandre Ayton said about his future after Lakers get swept | Sporting News What Ayton's playoff performance against OKC means for his decision.
MAY 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Lakers urged to replace Deandre Ayton with $87 million Thunder NBA champion center | Sporting News In an NBA journalist's opinion, the Los Angeles Lakers should sign a valuable Oklahoma City Thunder big man this summer.
MAY 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Deandre Ayton and 3 Lakers who should be sent packing for ideal Luka Doncic retool The Los Angeles Lakers need to look a lot different after this offseason.
MAY 12 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Lakers' Deandre Ayton flexes flashy new 'DominAyton' chain amid playoff struggles | Sporting News Lakers center Deandre Ayton shows off custom DominAyton diamond chain as LA faces 3-0 playoff deficit against the Thunder in 2026.
MAY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Lakers' Deandre Ayton replacement is becoming more obvious by the day Isaiah Hartenstein has been rock-solid for the Oklahoma City Thunder amid their 3-0 lead over the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round. In...
MAY 11 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
JJ Redick is dancing around what Lakers fans already knew about Deandre Ayton Deandre Ayton is becoming tough to play for the Los Angeles Lakers.
MAY 11 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
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