The Lakers lastly acquired their large man, DeAndre Ayton, after their failed try and commerce for Mark Williams again in February, and after two days of free company, the place their solely addition had been Jake LaRavia.
Ayton averaged 15.9 factors and 10.5 rebounds in 45 playoff video games, so with the suitable perspective, the Lakers may have a robust asset of their chase for an 18th championship.
Try the social media response after the information:
BREAKING: Deandre Ayton has agreed to signal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources inform ESPN. Between Portland and L.A., Ayton will earn $34 million subsequent season. Brokers Nima Namakian of Innovate Sports activities and Invoice Duffy of WME Sports activities reached the take care of Lakers president Rob Pelinka. pic.twitter.com/FUeNAkN19K
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 2, 2025
It’s a two-year, $16.6 million settlement between Deandre Ayton and Los Angeles, hitting the Lakers’ books for 2025-26 and 2026-27. Participant choice in 12 months 2. https://t.co/VvAeVs72cD
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) July 2, 2025
Sources: Deandre Ayton’s scenario is exclusive. Though his take care of the Lakers is for two years, he’ll earn $34M this season b/w Blazers and Lakers with a participant choice to choose out for a brand new deal. Strategic transfer by Ayton to discover a significantly better basketball match to showcase his expertise. pic.twitter.com/gCwUYiBUVs
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 2, 2025
Laborious to belief Deandre Ayton. Brings flakey effort and focus. Possibly the Lakers maintain him in line, however nobody’s been capable of up to now. Nonetheless, by far the best choice in the marketplace they usually get him for reasonable, so he’s simply well worth the upside should you get stretch out of him.
— Kevin O’Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) July 2, 2025
35 12 months outdated Chris Paul had Deandre Ayton hooping. It’s a show it 12 months for him if he ever needs one other giant contract and 26 12 months outdated Luka Doncic is his level guard. This can be a excellent choose up.
— Laker Central (@LakerCentral365) July 2, 2025
Deandre Ayton on the Lakers is both going to finish with a Finals run or a first-round crashout and end in him being “Westbrooked” by the Laker followers.
There isn’t a in between.
— Daniel Rodriguez (@danrodriguez.bsky.social) Jul 2, 2025 at 23:53
The JJ Redick-Deandre Ayton pairing has some actual comedy potential. Very excited to see how that goes.
— Sam Vecenie (@Sam_Vecenie) July 2, 2025
What if I informed you we turned D’Angelo Russell and three second spherical picks into Deandre Ayton and Jake Laravia.. pic.twitter.com/82EhFeoLZ8
— 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙎𝙝𝙪𝙗𝙝 ⁶𓅓 (@OVOLakeShow) July 2, 2025
Deandre Ayton will common near 18-11 this season if he buys into enjoying successful basketball. Simply gotta play arduous and never get distracted by the Hollywood vibes off the court docket.
Ayton nonetheless has loads of untapped potential. The bodily instruments are there however is he mentally prepared…
— 73-9 and THEY LIED (@CuffsTheLegend) July 2, 2025
