Deandre Ayton News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers should immediately bench Deandre Ayton — and not for the reason you think Deandre Ayton's inability to give the Lakers a consistent effort for a full game has ruined his chances of being the team's center come play...

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Lakers need Deandre Ayton to make career-defining decision before the playoffs Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton has been presented with a career-defining opportunity. His choice will decide the next step for both...

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Bounces back with double-double Ayton ended with 14 points (7-11 FG, 0-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 120-106 win over the Timberwolves.

Impact Ayton has suffered through some poor totals recently, but he returned to form against one of the most imposing frontcourt duos in the league during the convincing win. With Jaxson Hayes (back) out of commission, Ayton logged 34 minutes and played great defense under the basket, limiting the duo of Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert to just 17 points.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Ayton just did exactly what Lakers fans have been asking for The Los Angeles Lakers have been asking Deandre Ayton to play a different role, and the big man finally delivered against the Timberwolves.

1 DAY AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Luka's 31, Reaves' big 2nd half propel Lakers to season sweep of Timberwolves with 120-106 victory

Luka Doncic had 31 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds in his seventh triple-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James’ latest injury absence to sweep t...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Lakers won't be playoff-ready until JJ Redick makes the dreaded Deandre Ayton change Jaxson Hayes could give JJ Redick the perfect solution to the Lakers Deandre Ayton disaster.

2 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

"She should come with a mute button" - NBA Fans Roast Doris Burke for Mean Dig at Deandre Ayton's Fitness During Lakers-Knicks Game ESPN veteran Doris Burke revealed her opinion of LA Lakers center Deandre Ayton on Sunday. The Lakers hosted the New York Knicks at the Crypto.com Arena.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Not listed on injury report Ayton (knee) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against New York.

Impact Ayton logged just four minutes in Thursday's loss to Denver and didn't play in Friday's win over the Pacers due to left knee soreness, though he's set to return Sunday. With the big man returning to the lineup, Jaxson Hayes should revert to a bench role, while Drew Timme is likely to see a significant dip in playing time and could fall out of the rotation entirely.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Shannon Sharpe blames Deandre Ayton for the Lakers' struggles: "That's the guy that's getting them killed" Sharpe is baffled by how bad Deandre Ayton is playing for the Lakers.

5 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Lakers' JJ Redick urged to make $3M inevitable move to punish Deandre Ayton, satisfy Luka Doncic | Sporting News The Lakers would be better off if JJ Redick just made this needed decision.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Los Angeles faces New York following Doncic's 44-point game

Los Angeles hosts the New York Knicks after Luka Dončić scored 44 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-117 win against the Indiana Pacers

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lakers' JJ Redick gives encouraging injury updates on LeBron James, Deandre Ayton, Maxi Kleber | Sporting News The injury bug may not be as bad as originally thought.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Luka Doncic scores 44 points in 3 quarters to lead Lakers past Pacers 128-117 without LeBron

Luka Doncic scored 44 points in the first three quarters of the Los Angeles Lakers' 128-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers without LeBron James

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Considered day-to-day Lakers head coach JJ Redick said that Ayton -- who was already ruled out for Friday's game against the Pacers -- is considered "day-to-day" due to left knee soreness, Thuc Nhi Nguy...

Impact Ayton saw the floor for just four minutes in Thursday's loss to Denver after suffering a left knee injury. The good news for the veteran big man is that he avoided a serious injury, so he could be available as soon as Sunday against the Knicks. Jaxson Hayes and Jarred Vanderbilt should see a significant bump in minutes due to Ayton's absence, and Drew Timme -- who has been in the G League for the South Bay Lakers as of late -- could also see some NBA action in the short term.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James, Deandre Ayton sitting out of Lakers vs. Pacers Star forward LeBron James and starting center Deandre Ayton are among Lakers weren’t available for Friday’s home game against the Pacers at...

5 DAYS AGO • NYPOST.COM

Ruled out Friday Ayton (knee) will not play Friday against the Pacers.

Impact Ayton left Thursday's game against Denver due to left knee soreness and was unable to return. The severity of the issue isn't known, but it's not a surprise to see the team exercise caution. Jarred Vanderbilt and Jaxson Hayes could see a bump in minutes with this news.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Painful Deandre Ayton decision may have just been made for the Lakers If the Los Angeles Lakers want to be true contenders, they must make a huge decision regarding Deandre Ayton.

6 DAYS AGO • HOOPSHABIT.COM

Udonis Haslem urges Deandre Ayton to check his ego and accept Lakers role: "The other twelve of us did not have the roles we wanted" Haslem is delivering a reality check.

6 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

JJ Redick is confident in Jaxson Hayes' ability to step in for the injured Deandre Ayton | Sporting News Deandre Ayton is dealing with left knee soreness, which could mean that Jaxson Hayes could play even more.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Indiana faces Los Angeles, seeks to end 7-game skid

Indiana aims to break its seven-game skid with a win over Los Angeles

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Deandre Ayton's injury opens door for Lakers to finally play ideal rotation The Los Angeles Lakers only got five minutes from Deandre Ayton against the Nuggets, which allowed JJ Redick to lean into his best rotation.

6 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

LeBron James breaks the NBA career field goals record in the Lakers' 120-113 loss to the Nuggets

LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record for career field goals in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 120-113 loss to Denver on Thursday night, with the Nuggets getting 28 points each...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Dealing with knee soreness Ayton left Thursday's game against Denver due to left knee soreness, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact It appears that Ayton was able to avoid a serious injury. He'll presumably be re-evaluated Friday to determine his status for the second half of a back-to-back Friday against the Pacers.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knee injury Ayton won't return to Thursday's game against Denver due to a knee injury, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports. He'll end the night with two rebounds in five minutes.

Impact The severity of Ayton's injury is unclear at this time. Jaxson Hayes started the second half in Ayton's place and will presumably be leaned on heavily during the final two periods of play.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Goes to locker room Ayton went to the locker room during the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Nuggets for an undisclosed reason Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Impact It's not clear whether Ayton picked up an injury, but he wasn't sitting on the bench in the final few minutes of the first half. He can be considered questionable to return until more information surfaces.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Luka's 31, Reaves' big 2nd half propel Lakers to season sweep of Timberwolves with 120-106 victory

Los Angeles faces New York following Doncic's 44-point game

Luka Doncic scores 44 points in 3 quarters to lead Lakers past Pacers 128-117 without LeBron

Indiana faces Los Angeles, seeks to end 7-game skid

LeBron James breaks the NBA career field goals record in the Lakers' 120-113 loss to the Nuggets