This article was originally published on www.si.com as Deandre Ayton Had One Big Reason for Wanting to Sign With the Lakers.

ESPN writer Tim Bontemps keeps it real about the Lakers "staying flat" this offseason as they look to contend for a ...

Ayton ultimately decided the Lakers were the best basketball fit and allowed him the opportunity to join forces with Luka ...

Deandre Ayton and the Los Angeles Lakers have verbally agreed on a deal for the 2025-26 NBA season, drawing mixed reactions.

For Ayton, who turns 27 at the end of July, the opportunity to re-establish himself couldn’t be more clear. While his ...

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly believe they have the coaching staff, led by JJ Redick, to make the signing of Deandre ...

One of the Los Angeles Lakers' top free agency targets is likely no longer available. Who will they pivot their efforts to ...

The Utah Jazz have surprised many around the NBA this offseason with their moves, buying out Jordan Clarkson and trading a ...

James opted into his contract but is reportedly watching the Lakers' offseason moves closely. Will the NBA's biggest star ...

Former Suns and Blazers staffers react to the Lakers signing free agent center Deandre Ayton with conflicting views.

Get the latest on the Lakers and LeBron James as tension rises amid trade inquiries and new signings this season.

The Los Angeles Lakers decided to bring back the veteran big man who is coming off a disappointing playoff run.