Lakers’ Deandre Ayton expected to pick up player option

The Lakers may not have to wonder what Deandre Ayton plans to do next. According to Kurt Helin of NBC Sports (via Hoops Rumors), Ayton is expected to exercise his $8.1 million player option for the 2026-27 season, keeping him under contract with Los Angeles for at least another year.

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