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Former Blazers Center Deandre Ayton Breaks Silence on Portland Exit Following Lakers Signing

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 on Monday, and moments after clearing waivers on Wednesday, he wasted no time signing with one of the Blazers' biggest rivals.

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Deandre Ayton will begin the next chapter of his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Following a two-year stint with the Portland Trail Blazers, the former No.

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Portland’s point guard gets in some work. Like most NBA players, Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson is getting in plenty of work during the off-season.

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The new draftee headlines Portland’s Vegas crew. Yang Hansen is likely to get plenty of run with the Portland Trail Blazers 2025 Summer League team. The

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 4

Blazers Urged to Lock Up Rising Star in $87 Million Blockbuster Deal

The Portland Trail Blazers have a very young team. They have a lot of pieces that they are trying to figure out how to fit together. It's the same problem they had last season.

Jabari Walker News / Fastbreak on SI / July 4

Philadelphia 76ers Reportedly Sign 3-Year NBA Player

Jabari Walker has spent each of his first three seasons in the NBA playing for the Portland Trail Blazers. The former Colorado star finished last year with averages of 5.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per contest while shooting 51.5% from the field and 38.9% from the three-point range in 60 games.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 3

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Deandre Ayton News / Fastbreak on SI / July 3

Deandre Ayton Makes Heartfelt Statement After Trail Blazers Exit

Deandre Ayton is coming off his second season playing for the Portland Trail Blazers. The 26-year-old finished the year with averages of 14.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 56.6% from the field in 40 games.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 3

Blazers Notes: Trade Talks With Lakers, Deandre Ayton Signs, Damian Lillard Reunion?

The Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly had trade talks with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. The purple and gold are targeting a $48 million big man to add to their now growing collection.

Deandre Ayton News / Fadeaway World / July 3

Deandre Ayton Sends A Message To Laker Nation After Joining Them On $16 Million Deal

Deandre Ayton is officially a Los Angeles Lakers player, and he wasted no time acknowledging both where he came from and where he’s headed next. In a heartfelt

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / July 2

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