Kendrick Perkins criticizes Deandre Ayton’s effort as Lakers struggles, benching, and viral moments fuel growing concern.

Luka Doncic showed visible frustration after Deandre Ayton failed to convert a lob attempt.

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Deandre Ayton for a 2-year, $16 million contract in July 2025. He was to fill the team’s ...

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton comes under fire from a former NBA champion.

JJ Redick’s handling of Deandre Ayton against the Pelicans highlights the LA Lakers’ uncertainty about his future. The Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak with a 111–103 victory over the ...

After coming off an impressive 25-point, 13-rebound performance against the Toronto Raptors, the expectation for DeAndre ...

Ayton posts a historic perfect-shooting double-double while Luka Doncic and LeBron James help Los Angeles power past Toronto to halt their slide.

Deandre Ayton has sparked some intrigue with his statement on playing his role for the Lakers before Friday’s meeting with the Mavericks at home. Lakers traded Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic; Deandre ...

Hip-hop star J. Cole has long been known for his basketball fandom, so it's no surprise that his latest release features a few sports references.

The Los Angeles Lakers narrowly escaped a disastrous result on Sunday night against the Phoenix Suns. L.A. led by 20 points midway through the fourth quarter, but trailed in the final seconds of the ...

A viral clip of Deandre Ayton failing to contest Giannis Antetokounmpo late in a close loss has reignited questions about his defensive effort and impact with the Lakers. Defense often decides close ...