The Lakers lastly acquired their large man, DeAndre Ayton, after their failed try and commerce for Mark Williams again in February, and after two days of free company, the place their solely addition had been Jake LaRavia.
Ayton averaged 15.9 factors and 10.5 rebounds in 45 playoff video games, so with the suitable perspective, the Lakers might have a powerful asset of their chase for an 18th championship.
Try the social media response after the information:
BREAKING: Deandre Ayton has agreed to signal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources inform ESPN. Between Portland and L.A., Ayton will earn $34 million subsequent season. Brokers Nima Namakian of Innovate Sports activities and Invoice Duffy of WME Sports activities reached the take care of Lakers president Rob Pelinka. pic.twitter.com/FUeNAkN19K
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 2, 2025
It’s a two-year, $16.6 million settlement between Deandre Ayton and Los Angeles, hitting the Lakers’ books for 2025-26 and 2026-27. Participant possibility in 12 months 2. https://t.co/VvAeVs72cD
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) July 2, 2025
Sources: Deandre Ayton’s scenario is exclusive. Though his take care of the Lakers is for two years, he’ll earn $34M this season b/w Blazers and Lakers with a participant choice to decide out for a brand new deal. Strategic transfer by Ayton to discover a significantly better basketball match to showcase his expertise. pic.twitter.com/gCwUYiBUVs
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 2, 2025
Onerous to belief Deandre Ayton. Brings flakey effort and focus. Perhaps the Lakers preserve him in line, however nobody’s been capable of thus far. Nonetheless, by far the best choice available on the market they usually get him for reasonable, so he’s simply definitely worth the upside if you happen to get stretch out of him.
— Kevin O’Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) July 2, 2025
35 yr outdated Chris Paul had Deandre Ayton hooping. It’s a show it yr for him if he ever needs one other massive contract and 26 yr outdated Luka Doncic is his level guard. It is a excellent decide up.
— Laker Central (@LakerCentral365) July 2, 2025
Deandre Ayton on the Lakers is both going to finish with a Finals run or a first-round crashout and lead to him being “Westbrooked” by the Laker followers.
There isn’t a in between.
— Daniel Rodriguez (@danrodriguez.bsky.social) Jul 2, 2025 at 23:53
The JJ Redick-Deandre Ayton pairing has some actual comedy potential. Very excited to see how that goes.
— Sam Vecenie (@Sam_Vecenie) July 2, 2025
Don’t hearken to the hate, Deandre Ayton at $8.1m is absurd.
— Showtime Luka (@showtimeluka) July 2, 2025
if luka can save deandre ayton’s legacy we could need to put him within the GOAT convo
— Molly Morrison (@mollyhannahm) July 2, 2025
What if I informed you we turned D’Angelo Russell and three second spherical picks into Deandre Ayton and Jake Laravia.. pic.twitter.com/82EhFeoLZ8
— 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙎𝙝𝙪𝙗𝙝 ⁶𓅓 (@OVOLakeShow) July 2, 2025
Deandre Ayton will common near 18-11 this season if he buys into taking part in profitable basketball. Simply gotta play onerous and never get distracted by the Hollywood vibes off the court docket.
Ayton nonetheless has numerous untapped potential. The bodily instruments are there however is he mentally prepared…
— 73-9 and THEY LIED (@CuffsTheLegend) July 2, 2025
If the Lakers can get Al Horford for the BAE I nonetheless would. That’s only a human being I would like round Deandre Ayton as he tries to get again on monitor.
— Sam Quinn (@SamQuinnCBS) July 2, 2025
