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NBA News / Yardbarker / July 2
How well does the Lakers' newest acquisition fit with the team?
It took until Day 3 of NBA free agency, but Los Angeles Lakers fans can rest easy knowing they finally have their starting center in place for the 2025-26 season.
The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz
How many of the 25 NBA players with the most career assists can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 2
Lakers' splash signing comes with major red flags
There are some clear warning signs about the newest Laker.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 2
Deandre Ayton agrees to sign with the perfect team to maximize his potential
Deandre Ayton has agreed to terms on a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports.
Deandre Ayton News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2
Lakers to sign former No. 1 overall pick to two-year deal
He was limited to 40 games for Portland last season, though he averaged 14.4 points and 10.2 rebounds per game.
NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 2
Blazers Have Had Trade Talks With Lakers Regarding $48 Million Big Man: Report
The Portland Trail Blazers have been looking for some trade partners for a couple of centers. They clearly couldn't find anyone for Deandre Ayton, so they bought him out.
Deandre Ayton News / Hoops Wire / July 2
Deandre Ayton clears waivers, enters free agency
Ayton and the Blazers agreed to a contract buyout at the start of free agency.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 2
Former Blazer Sebastian Telfair Gets Prison Time 
Probation doesn’t work out for the one-time NBA player. Former Portland Trail Blazers guard Sebsastian Telfair is getting prison time for his role in defrauding the NBA Health and Welfare Benefit Plan.
NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 2
Former Blazers Star Called Locker Room Cancer by NBA Analyst
There certainly does not seem to be any love lost between the Portland Trail Blazers and free agent center DeAndre Ayton. Reports of discontent between both parties have flooded the news cycle since Portland made the decision to buy Ayton out of his contract.
Deandre Ayton News / Yardbarker / July 1
NBA insider believes Lakers have inside track to sign former No. 1 overall pick
The Los Angeles Lakers need a center. A former No. 1 overall pick be the solution.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 1
Troubling report emerges about Deandre Ayton’s behavior
Deandre Ayton became one of the most talented big men on the free-agent market when he recently finalized a buyout agreement with the Portland Trail Blazers, but teams that have interest in the former No.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / July 2
Two years later, Blazers are clear winner of Damian Lillard trade
The three-team deal that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks involved a future Hall of Famer, an All-Defensive guard and former No. 1 pick who'd been to the Finals. Yet two years later, the prize of the trade is a little-known second-round pick.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / July 1
SOURCES: Reason Why Deandre Ayton Was Bought Out
PORTLAND – The Portland Trail Blazers stunned the NBA this week by confirming Deandre Ayton had been bought out of his contract, freeing the former No.
Deandre Ayton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1
Brutal Deandre Ayton Blazers revelations should give Lakers pause
Since his release from the Portland Trail Blazers, DeAndre Ayton has received serious interest from the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. While the move makes sense on paper, the apparent reason why Ayton is available in the first place should concern any team looking to sign him.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1
Portland Trail Blazers 2025 NBA Draft grade for No. 16 pick
The Portland Trail Blazers returned from the 2025 NBA Draft with one of the most surprising picks. In what has turned out to be a polarizing move, the Trail Blazers initially traded down from the No.11 pick after a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Rich Paul News / NBA Analysis Network / June 30
Rich Paul reveals thoughts on Yang Hansen being selected to Portland Trail Blazers in the biggest NBA Draft surprise
The Portland Trail Blazers came under fire for picking Yang Hansen in the first round of the NBA Draft, although Rich Paul was not surprised to hear his name called that early.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Draft on SI / June 29
Trail Blazers’ Hansen Yang was Biggest Swing of 2025 Draft
At the 2025 NBA Draft, the Portland Trail Blazers shocked other teams — and more than likely the world — in selecting Chinese big man Hansen Yang at No.
Rayan Rupert News / Hoops Rumors / June 28
Blazers exercise Rayan Rupert’s 2025-26 option
The Trail Blazers are picking up Rayan Rupert‘s team option for the 2025/26 season, reports Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report (Twitter link). The team issued a press release confirming the move is official.
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