Deandre Ayton stunned mid-interview as reporter reveals Lakers’ playoff matchup vs Rockets ahead of first-round clash.

Deandre Ayton is making the most of his chances in LA’s first-round series against the Houston Rockets, and according to him, ...

In his first season in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform, center Deandre Ayton hasn't been dealt the most successful cards. Playing behind three stars in Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves, Ayton ...

The motor that was missing for quite some time was finally on display against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lakers teammates and head coach appreciated Deandre Ayton’s role as a lob threat, rebounder, ...

The noise around DeAndre Ayton had been building for weeks. You could feel it in the murmurs from fans, in the exasperated sighs on sports talk radio, and in the quiet frustration that follows a ...

There was no need for Clint Capela to catch this stray. Capela, a 12-year center currently on the Rockets, became the target of a dig uttered by Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton. According to ...

Deandre Ayton reflected on LeBron James’ alley-oop and credited him for his excellent on-court potential during the recent game against the Washington Wizards. The Los Angeles Lakers had a solid ...

The Los Angeles Lakers struggled mightily without the services of LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves in a 123-87 home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, and Lakers head coach JJ ...

The Los Angeles Lakers have spent years searching for stability at the center position, cycling through short-term solutions in what has effectively become a revolving door. The signing of former No.

JJ Redick has openly pointed to a key issue affecting Deandre Ayton, with the Lakers center’s struggles now having a direct impact on his role in the rotation. The admission comes at a time when the ...

Editor's note: This story originally posted on Feb. 26, 2026. The No. 4-seeded Los Angeles Lakers face off against the No. 5-seeded Houston Rockets on Saturday night in the first round of the NBA ...

PHOENIX — Despite it only being three games entering Thursday’s road game against the Suns, the LA Lakers’ post-All-Star break play illustrated a sentiment that’s been evident all season: The team’s ...