Deandre Ayton has agreed to a new contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN’s Shams Charania has reported via social media that Ayton will sign a two-year deal worth a total of $16.6 million, with the second year being a player option.

Deandre Ayton has agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports. The former No. 1 overall pick finds a new home after being bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers — and the Lakers find an upgrade at center after the initial rush of signings early in the NBA’s 2025 free-agency period.

Paul Pierce shares his thoughts on whether the Los Angeles Lakers should make a serious push for Deandre Ayton.

The Los Angeles Lakers were a finalist for free agent center Brook Lopez, but uncertainty about LeBron James' future with the franchise reportedly factored into his decision for signing with the Clippers.

The Los Angeles Lakers came close to signing veteran big man Brook Lopez, but the deal reportedly fell through due to Lopez’s concerns about the uncertainty surrounding LeBron James’ contract situation.

The Los Angeles Clippers have elected to make a move after adding Brook Lopez to the roster in free agency. Drew Eubanks is on the way out.