Deandre Ayton News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Just misses double-double in win Ayton had 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 127-113 win over the Cavaliers.

Impact It was Ayton's best scoring effort since March 12 as he moves past a back issue that sidelined him last Wednesday and limited his to 22 minutes in each of his prior two games. The 27-year-old center's production was inconsistent in March even when healthy, as he averaged 11.1 points, 7.8 boards, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 assists in 25.5 minutes over 15 appearances on the month, but he did shoot 73.3 percent from the floor.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic scores 42 as Lakers blow past Cavaliers 127-113

Luka Doncic scored 42 points with 12 assists, Deandre Ayton added 18 points with nine rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four games with a 127-11...

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Deandre Ayton rewards Lakers for an investment bigger than money The Los Angeles Lakers have invested more than just money in Deandre Ayton. He's rewarding them for their faith.

MARCH 31 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Los Angeles faces Cleveland, seeks 4th straight victory

Los Angeles hosts Cleveland looking to continue its three-game win streak

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

With Luka Doncic suspended, LeBron James' triple-double powers Lakers to 120-101 win over Wizards

LeBron James had 21 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, Austin Reaves added 19 points and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers rolled to a 120-101 win over the Washington Wizar...

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Will return Friday Ayton (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Friday's game against Brooklyn.

Impact Ayton wasn't able to suit up Wednesday due to back soreness, but he's been able to avoid the injury report for Friday's matchup. The big man is averaging 10.7 points and 7.8 rebounds over 12 March appearances.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic leads Los Angeles against Brooklyn after 43-point performance

Los Angeles hosts the Brooklyn Nets after Luka Dončić scored 43 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 137-130 win against the Indiana Pacers

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Luka Doncic scores 43 as Lakers beat Pacers 137-130 with Caitlin Clark snapping photos

Luka Doncic scored 43 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 137-130 victory over the Indiana Pacers

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Ruled out Wednesday Ayton (back) has been downgraded to out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

Impact Ayton was a late addition to the Lakers' injury report Wednesday morning due to back soreness. The issue will prevent the veteran big man from suiting up, which will likely allow Jaxson Hayes and Jarred Vanderbilt to step into larger roles. Ayton's next chance to play will come Friday against Brooklyn.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Ayton has secret sauce that all of his haters need to acknowledge While everyone hates on Deandre Ayton for valid reasons, he does have one advantage that will help the Los Angeles Lakers out when the playo...

MARCH 25 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Questionable for Wednesday Ayton (back) is questionable for Wednesday against Indiana.

Impact Ayton was a very late addition to the injury report, though his injury is being described as soreness which sounds minor. Given the opponent, the Lakers may be contemplating a maintenance day here. If Ayton is held out, Jaxson Hayes and Jarred Vanderbilt would likely be more involved for the Lakers.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Ayton's frustrating flaw may be the Lakers' secret playoff weapon The Los Angeles Lakers have had many issues with Deandre Ayton this season, but one of his biggest 'flaws' may be LA's biggest strength this...

MARCH 24 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Double-doubles in loss Ayton posted 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds and one steal in 27 minutes during Monday's 113-110 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Ayton led the Lakers in rebounding and finished as the team's third-leading scorer behind Luka Doncic (32 points) and Austin Reaves (24 points). Tuesday marked Ayton's 21st double-double of the season and fourth in 17 games since the All-Star break. Over that 17-game span, he has averaged 10.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.7 blocks over 25.8 minutes per game.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Daniss Jenkins puts up career-high 30 points as Pistons end Lakers' 9-game win streak, 113-110

Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 30 points, including six in the final 34 seconds, and the Detroit Pistons ended the Los Angeles Lakers’ nine-game win streak with a 113-110 vict...

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Lakers shown the perfect Deandre Ayton replacement just waiting to be plucked The Los Angeles Lakers need to replace Deandre Ayton to reach their ceiling with Luka Doncic - and the perfect option is drafting Michigan c...

MARCH 23 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers Win When Ayton Embraces Role Player Status Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the Lakers’ sweep of a two-game series against the Rockets and how Deandre Ayton’s embrace of a r...

MARCH 20 • SI.COM

Deandre Ayton is finally realizing what every NBA coach has been telling him The light bulb might finally be coming on for enigmatic center Deandre Ayton.

MARCH 19 • FANSIDED.COM

Polarizing Lakers big Deandre Ayton deserves respect for rare vulnerability Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton offered a window into his soul during a recent interview that focused on his career crossroads.

MARCH 19 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Strong play at both ends Ayton closed Wednesday's 124-116 win over the Rockets with 16 points (8-10 FG), four rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 34 minutes.

Impact Ayton missed just two shots from the field in this win, and even though he had to deal with a tough matchup in Alperen Sengun, he got the job done on both ends of the court. This was the 13th time he scored in double digits while recording multiple blocks, and the second time he's done so this month. It was also a step in the right direction offensively for Ayton, who was coming off back-to-back single-digit scoring efforts in the wins over the Nuggets and Rockets on March 14 and March 16, respectively.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

It took Deandre Ayton just one game to back up hard-to-believe words to the Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets for the second straight game behind an impressive performance from Deandre Ayton.

MARCH 19 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

"Yo bro, you're not that guy" - Deandre Ayton admits he was the Lakers' biggest problem Deandre Ayton opens up about the "soul-searching" moment he realized he was holding the Lakers back, officially embracing a "Clint Capela" r...

MARCH 19 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Deandre Ayton Embraces New Role as Lakers Surge Continues Deandre Ayton and his time with the Los Angeles Lakers hasn’t been smooth from the start, but it now looks like the big man is turning a cor...

MARCH 19 • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

Deandre Ayton finally understands the weight of the words he said months ago Deandre Ayton has come to terms with the role that the Los Angeles Lakers need him to play.

MARCH 18 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Deandre Ayton finally admits what Blazers and Suns already knew Deandre Ayton is trying to evolve into the player the Lakers need him to be, rather than the one he was with the Blazers and Suns.

MARCH 18 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Suns can't shake the feeling of déjà vu after hearing what Ayton just said The Phoenix Suns know what it's like to believe in Deandre Ayton, only to be disappointed.

MARCH 18 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

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