Deandre Ayton, Los Angeles Lakers
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Former Arizona Wildcats power forward Deandre Ayton found a new home this offseason, signing a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers on July 2, 2025. Ayton
The veteran center instantly becomes a surprise addition to a free agent market thinned by reported re-signings. The 26-year-old big man is coming off arguably the poorest season of his career, tying a career low in scoring (14.4 ppg) while playing in just 40 games with Portland last season.
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SB Nation on MSNBlazers Eliminated From Summer League PlayoffsWith results from other games on Wednesday, the Portland Trail Blazers have been eliminated from the Summer League championship. The Blazers could finish the preliminary round of four games with a record of 3-1 if they defeat the Houston Rockets today at 5:00pm PDT, but that record will not put them in one of the top four positions need to advance.
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LeBron Wire on MSNDeandre Ayton displayed concerning behavior with the Trail BlazersIncoming Lakers center Deandre Ayton reportedly wasn't the most upstanding citizen during his two seasons with the Trail Blazers.
Ayton, 26, was set to earn $35.6 million in the final year of his contract. He'll become an unrestricted free agent after he clears waivers on Wednesday.
The Portland Trail Blazers made the decision to buy out Deandre Ayton's contract and make him a free agent. After canvassing the trade market for him, they weren't able to find any suitors.