Deandre Ayton News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Double-doubles in win Ayton amassed 19 points (9-18 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 111-105 win over Utah.

Impact After resting for Thursday's loss to the Clippers, Ayton was back in the lineup along with all of the Suns' other regulars. In a full 34 minutes of action, he posted his 30th double-double in 58 appearances this season.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 8, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Not on injury report Ayton is not listed on the injury report for Friday's game against Utah.

Impact After resting Wednesday night against the Clippers, Ayton should be back in the lineup Friday night for Suns' the second to last regular-season game.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder and Chris Paul out for Suns-Clippers Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder and Devin Booker are all ruled out Wednesday at the L.A. Clippers in second of back-to-back for Phoen...

APRIL 6, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Out Wednesday Ayton is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to right ankle soreness, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact This is essentially just rest for Ayton and the other three key starters getting the night off. JaVale McGee and Bismack Biyombo should see nearly all the minutes at center.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes with double-double Ayton chipped in 22 points (10-14 FG, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 121-110 win over the Lakers.

Impact Tuesday marked Ayton's 29th double-double, an impressive feat when you consider his attendance record. Various injuries limited Ayton to only 57 games this season, which is the lowest total of his four-year career. He is on track to meet most of his career averages in every statistical category as the season draws to a close.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting at OKC Ayton will rest for Sunday's game against the Thunder, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Ayton, Devin Booker and Jae Crowder are getting the night off. In their absences, more time should be available for JaVale McGee, Landry Shamet, Torrey Craig and Cameron Johnson.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brooks leads short-handed Grizzlies past Suns, 122-114

Dillon Brooks scored 30 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Phoenix Suns 122-114 in a matchup of the NBA’s top two teams, extending their winning streak to seven

APRIL 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Grabs 16 boards Wednesday Ayton closed Wednesday's 107-103 win over the Warriors with 16 points (7-17 FG, 2-2 FT) and 16 rebounds in 35 minutes.

Impact Ayton dominated on the boards for the Suns, corralling double-digit rebounds for the sixth time in his past seven games. The big man also continued his streak of 13 straight double-digit scoring performances dating back to March 6. Ayton is averaging 20.2 points, 11.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists over that stretch.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 30, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Five reasons the Phoenix Suns are NBA title favorites

Towns, Jokic and now Embiid up next for Suns center Ayton in three consecutive games After battling Karl-Anthony Towns and Nikola Jokic in a road back-to-back, Suns big Deandre Ayton will now face Joel Embiid on Sunday in Pho...

MARCH 27, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

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MARCH 25, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Can anyone stop Phoenix Suns in the playoffs?

Wins battle versus Towns Ayton chipped in 35 points (15-24 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 125-116 victory over the Timberwolv...

Impact Ayton exploded for a season-high 35 points and added a team-high 14 rebounds en route to a fourth consecutive double-double. Over his past 10 contests, the big man has averaged 21.7 points, 11.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 29.6 minutes per game. After getting the better of Karl-Anthony Towns on Tuesday, Ayton will have to face MVP candidates Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid in back-to-back contests to finish out the week.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Ayton drops career-high 35 points as Phoenix Suns beat Minnesota Timberwolves; Joel Embiid stars for Philadelphia as 76ers beat Los Angeles Lakers Enjoy our interactive NBA round-up which allows you to click on reports and highlights in the order you want to see them.

MARCH 24, 2022 • SKY.COM

Ayton, Booker help Suns rally past trash-taking Timberwolves MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Deandre Ayton scored a career-high 35 points and had 14 rebounds, Devin Booker had 22 of his 28 points in the second half...

MARCH 24, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

Deandre Ayton Scores a Career High 35 Points to Lead Phoenix Suns vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves

MARCH 24, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Ayton has career-high 35 points, Suns rally past T-Wolves

Deandre Ayton scored a career-high 35 points and had 14 rebounds, Devin Booker had 22 of his 28 points in the second half and the Phoenix Suns surged past trash-talking Minnesota 1...

MARCH 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in win over Bulls Ayton ended with 20 points (8-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes during Friday's 129-102 win over the Bulls.

Impact Even without Chris Paul, the Suns continue to roll through their late-season schedule, and Ayton is a big reason why. The top pick in 2018 posted his third double-double in the last four games and his seventh 20-point effort since the All-Star break. In that span (13 games), Ayton is up to 18.8 points, 9.2 boards and 1.3 assists per game while shooting 67.3 percent from the floor.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Monty Williams on Ayton's improved shooting final 2021-22 regular season game vs. Pelicans Suns coach Williams discusses how center Deandre Ayton’s emergence with quicker shooting, and their March 15 road game at New Orleans Pelica...

MARCH 15, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Suns vs Lakers Postgame Media Availability: Coach Williams, Devin Booker & Deandre Ayton

MARCH 14, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Gary Trent Jr. scores 42 points, Raptors hold off Suns

Gary Trent Jr. scored 42 points and the Toronto Raptors held off the Phoenix Suns, beating the NBA’s leading team 117-112 on Friday night

MARCH 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Monster double-double in win Ayton contributed 21 points (10-19 FG, 1-1 FT), 19 rebounds and one assist across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 102-99 victory over the Magic.

Impact With Devin Booker (COVID-19 protocols) and Chris Paul (thumb) sidelined, Ayton continues to shoulder a heavy load for the Suns. Over his last six games, the fourth-year center has shot 65.5 percent from the field and averaged 20.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 blocks in 32.5 minutes.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suns vs Magic Postgame Media Availability: Coach Williams, Shamet, Payne and Ayton

MARCH 9, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Bridges' blocked shot saves Suns in 102-99 win over Magic

DeAndre Ayton and Landry Shamet scored 21 points each and Mikal Bridges blocked a potential tying 3-pointer in the final seconds to help the Phoenix Suns hold off the Orlando Magic...

MARCH 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Leads team with 30 points Ayton supplied 30 points (14-19 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 132-122 loss to the Bucks.

Impact With Devin Booker and Chris Paul out, it seemed obvious that the best way for the Suns to win was to take over the game inside, and Ayton did his best to lead that effort. Overall, they were successful in containing. Giannis Antetokounmpo by getting him in four trouble, and Ayton also held court as the most productive scorer in the paint. The game was an encouraging sign for Ayton, who will be an essential part of the team's effort as they make a run for the payoffs without their top playmakers.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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