Rob Pelinka and the Lakers front office just finalized one of the most essential signings this offseason after acquiring former No. 1 overall pick, Deandre Ayton. The soon-to-be 27-year-old agreed to a two-year,

Ayton's addition makes the Lakers better on paper. But it will be what happens when no one is watching that demonstrates his biggest impact.

The Lakers have once more seized the spotlight with headlines swirling, and rumors spread as they maneuver through a pivotal summer.

After offering massive contract extensions to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder completed the trifecta and signed Jalen Williams to a four-year, $285 million extension. The 2024-25 champs now have a hefty future cap to deal with,

The Los Angeles Lakers might have a new incentive for emptying their asset collection and giving their roster as many win-now resources as they can.

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton hopes to grow as a rim protector to reach his full potential as an NBA player.

Mychal Thompson says he's ready to mentor Deandre Ayton, encouraging the former No. 1 pick to seize his opportunity to become the Lakers’ next great big man.

Despite the Los Angeles Lakers' hope that Deandre Ayton can solve their issues at center next season, at least one person who used to work for one of his former clubs is pessimistic about the 26-year-old making a positive impact.

Once a key cog on a Suns team that was two wins away from winning the 2021 NBA title, Ayton admits that his time in Portland was a challenge but says the chance to play alongside Luka Doncic and