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Lakers Players Taking Wild Approach to Motivate Deandre Ayton

After his 22-point, 15-rebound performance against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, Lakers center Deandre Ayton earned the praise of his head coach JJ Redick, who called it the best performance of the center's short career in L.A.

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Charles Barkley Surprised Deandre Ayton Isn’t Dominating With LeBron James and Luka Doncic Out Injured

Deandre Ayton, on paper, was one of the best pickups for the Los Angeles Lakers, a team in search of a competent big man over the summer. Expectations were high, and in the absence of Luka Doncic and LeBron James due to injuries, Charles Barkley thought he would perform better than he has.

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Blazers’ Donovan Clingan Sends Message to Deandre Ayton After Facing Him

On Monday evening, the Portland Trail Blazers took care of business by beating a shorthanded Lakers team 122-108 in Los Angeles. The trio of Deni Avdija, Jrue Holiday, and Jerami Grant combined to score 71 points in the win.

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Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / October 29

Deandre Ayton Discusses Difficulties Of Playing With Shorthanded Roster

The Los Angeles Lakers were extremely shorthanded on the second night of a back-to-back against the Portland Trail Blazers. While they fought as hard as they could, the Lakers ultimately couldn’t keep up with the Blazers, falling 122-108.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 28

Why Deandre Ayton ‘loved’ what Deni Avdija and Trail Blazers did to him during LA Lakers loss

Deni Avdija had an interesting exchange with Deandre Ayton, and the LA Lakers center didn’t appreciate what his former teammate had to say. The Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t overcome their ever-increasing list of injuries, as they lost to the Portland Trail Blazers.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 28

The Trail Blazers Loved Talking Trash to Deandre Ayton

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton played his first game against his former team, the Portland Trail Blazers, on Monday night. He had a decent performance, getting 16 points and eight rebounds.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 27

Deandre Ayton Believes Austin Reaves Is Starting Figure Out His Game

Austin Reaves is, rightfully, getting all of the attention following the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Sacramento Kings. But lost in Reaves’ career-high 51 points and a near triple-double was center Deandre Ayton’s best performance with the Lakers so far.

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Lakers Players Have Been ‘Trolling’ Deandre Ayton Before Games To Get Him Fired Up

When the Los Angeles Lakers brought in Deandre Ayton this past summer, they were hoping to add a two-way presence who could give them a much-needed boost at the center position.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Deandre Ayton Admits Lakers Teammates Get Him 'Ticked Off'

Deandre Ayton helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 127-120 win over the Sacramento Kings with a 22-point, 15-rebound double-double. Ayton spoke honestly about how his teammates treat him before games.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 27

Deandre Ayton needed Lakers teammates to troll him to fire him up

Deandre Ayton was widely criticized for his underwhelming performances in the first two games of the new Los Angeles Lakers season. All that changed Sunday.

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Deandre Ayton claims Lakers are trying unorthodox method to get him to play better

The Los Angeles Lakers are apparently employing some mind games to try to get Deandre Ayton to stay motivated on the court. Ayton spoke to reporters on Sunday following the Lakers’ 127-120 win over the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 26

How Rui Hachimura hyped up Deandre Ayton during Timberwolves win

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers were able to get into the win column on Friday night after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 128-110. While much of the postgame focus was on Luka Doncic’s franchise record-setting night, a huge part of the win was the increased aggressiveness of Deandre Ayton, especially in the second half of the game.

Los Angeles Lakers News / LAFB Network / October 26

Lakers Exploring Big Moves: Trade Rumors Swirl After Rough Start, According To Insider

The Los Angeles Lakers attempted to address their center void this offseason by signing Deandre Ayton, but after two games into the 2025-26 season, it’s clear the former No.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 26

JJ Redick Applauds Deandre Ayton For Patience Offensively

An X-factor for the Los Angeles Lakers this season is their starting center Deandre Ayton. The frontcourt was a huge priority for the Lakers this offseason, and they were able to add Ayton after he was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 25

Deandre Ayton Letting Game Come To Him

Deandre Ayton was the subject of a lot of criticism after the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opening loss to the Golden State Warriors due to his lack of aggression.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

Shaq slaps DeAndre Ayton with ‘step it up’ warning after shaky Lakers debut

Los Angeles Lakers center DeAndre Ayton’s debut fell short of expectations, with the center managing just 10 points and six rebounds in a 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 23

Shaq rips Deandre Ayton for stinker of a Lakers debut

Ayton was underwhelming, to put it mildly, finishing with 10 points and six rebounds in 34 minutes of action.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / EasySportz / October 23

Column: Deandre Ayton Is Pathetic on the Lakers

LOS ANGELES — Deandre Ayton is the NBA equivalent of a participation trophy. He’s big, he’s tall, and he’s got a college mixtape that makes you think, “Wow, this guy could be something.” But then you watch him play, and it’s like the mixtape was made by someone else.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Deandre Ayton had bizarre explanation for his poor Lakers debut

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton had a bizarre explanation for his poor debut with his new team. Ayton failed to seriously impact the game in Tuesday’s 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Ca.