Former Portland Trail Blazers big man Deandre Ayton signed with the Los Angeles Lakers earlier in the week. The Blazers bought out the former No. 1 overall pick ...

The veteran center instantly becomes a surprise addition to a free agent market thinned by reported re-signings. The ...

Former Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton posted a heartfelt message to Rip City on his Instagram page Wednesday after news broke that he had signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. Ayton ...

Deandre Ayton will be looking for a new team. Ayton and the Trail Blazers are finalizing a contract buyout in a surprise move, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported late Sunday night. The move comes ...

Incoming Lakers center Deandre Ayton reportedly wasn't the most upstanding citizen during his two seasons with the Trail Blazers.

There are more than depth chart issues behind the Trail Blazers cutting ties with Deandre Ayton. The former first overall pick in 2018 by the Suns now has to find a new team after being bought out ...

Following the Trail Blazers’ buyout, center Deandre Ayton joins the Lakers as a free agent.

The Blazers were unable to unload Ayton’s expiring $35.6 million salary. ESPN was first to report the news of the buyout. In 95 games with Portland, Ayton averaged 15.7 points and 10.7 rebounds ...

In two seasons with the Trail Blazers, Ayton averaged 15.7 points and 10.6 rebounds while shooting 56.9%. He played in only 40 games last season and 55 the year before.

Ayton, acquired by the Trail Blazers in the 2023 Damian Lillard trade, started 95 games over the past two seasons. He averaged 15.7 points and 10.7 rebounds for Portland.

Deandre Ayton of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Moda Center on January 31, 2024 in Portland, Oregon. Getty Images.