The Los Angeles Lakers have found their big man in former Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton. The former No. 1 overall pick inked a two-year deal as he will now head to L.A. following his buyout from Portland.
Additionally, the Lakers are reportedly interested in recently-waived superstar Damian Lillard. The nine-time All-Star is currently recovering from an Achilles tear, but has proven to be a dynamic scorer and playmaker when healthy.
Finally, the moves are far from being done, it appears, as the Lakers have reportedly reached out to two Western Conference teams for a potential trade. Additionally, reports have circulated that L.A. is in the middle of a potential seven-team trade that would make NBA history.
Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Lakers news (click the headline for the full article):
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Lakers Have Reached Out to 2 West Teams in Trade for Big Man: Report
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Lakers Tweets of the Day:
BREAKING: Deandre Ayton has agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN. Between Portland and L.A., Ayton will earn $34 million next season. Agents Nima Namakian of Innovate Sports and Bill Duffy of WME Sports reached the deal with Lakers president Rob Pelinka. pic.twitter.com/FUeNAkN19K
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 2, 2025
Summer Lakers coming soon pic.twitter.com/GoJbzmsBan
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 3, 2025
DeAndre Ayton is expected to sign with the Lakers, per @ChrisBHaynes
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 2, 2025
LA gets their big man pic.twitter.com/V75C3LiFzD
The No. 1 and No. 3 pick in the 2018 NBA draft are teaming up
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 2, 2025
The Lakers finally got their big man‼️ (via @ShamsCharania) pic.twitter.com/usbCWBktqM
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