Ayton had four points (2-6 FG) and five rebounds in 24 minutes during Friday's 105-101 loss to the Bucks. Ayton had a tough night on both ends of the floor, so he ended up splitting the center minutes ...

There have been times this season when Los Angeles Lakers starting center Deandre Ayton has seemed almost invisible because he hasn't gotten the basketball that much. But he has also had quite a few ...

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was the one who dragged Dennis Schroder away from Luka Doncic when the Sacramento Kings guard reportedly “attempted to strike” the Slovenian after their heated ...

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers added Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia in the offseason, the prevailing thought was the former Memphis Grizzlies’ duo would bolster the team’s defense. Both ...

In a recent Lakers vs. Pelicans game, Deandre Ayton was seen slowing down his effort on the court, which helped the Pelicans’ Trey Murphy score a layup after a missed free-throw. The Los Angeles ...

A viral clip of Deandre Ayton failing to contest Giannis Antetokounmpo late in a close loss has reignited questions about his defensive effort and impact with the Lakers. Defense often decides close ...

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 111-103, on Tuesday at Smoothie King Center to notch their third straight win. But it was far from easy, as the Lakers had to rally in the fourth ...

The moment added fuel to a growing discussion around Ayton’s impact. While he continues to rebound well, his defensive presence has raised questions, especially as he averages just 1.0 blocks per game ...

The Los Angeles Lakers were in a dogfight tonight with the New Orleans Pelicans, eventually coming out on top with a 111-103 final score. However, a key point for the Lakers was the lackadaisical ...

That answer reframes the situation in a way the Cavaliers can no longer ignore. This isn’t about a temporary lineup tweak or a short-term injury workaround. It’s about the Cavs acknowledging — through ...