DeAndre Ayton

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May 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half in game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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What Should the Lakers Learn From the Thunder Series Sweep?

It was only a matter of time before the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Luka Doncic-less Lakers were...

Nov 15, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) during the first quarter at Fiserv Forum.
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Deandre Ayton Has Solved the Lakers’ Long-Term Center Problem

For many years, the Los Angeles Lakers could never find their starting center. During Anthony Davis‘ tenure, he preferred playing the four, leaving...

Oct 24, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) handles the ball in the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Is This Actually Chris Paul’s Final Season?

At the start of the summer, rumors circulated that Chris Paul would sign with the Los Angeles Clippers and possibly retire after this...

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena.
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Will ESPN’s Lakers Projections Hold Through 2026?

Last Week, ESPN released its player projections for the 2025-26 NBA season. According to their projections, some key Lakers’ players are set to...

Apr 6, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart (36) smiles during a timeout in the first half again the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
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Did the Lakers’ Offseason Turn Them Into Title Contenders?

Now that the LeBron James trade rumors have dissipated, and with Luka Dončić re-signed to a long-term extension, the attention of Laker fans...

Nov 22, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2) warms up prior to the game against the Portland Trailblazers at Toyota Center.
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Deandre Ayton Looks to Shut Skeptics Up

Deandre Ayton may have found his best destination. After a fallout in Portland, the 27-year-old reached a buyout agreement with the Blazers, paving...

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Deandre Ayton Very Likely to Have Vital Impact on Lakers

Rob Pelinka and the Lakers front office just finalized one of the most essential signings this offseason after acquiring former No. 1 overall...

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Potential Blazers Trade Deadline Deals

Like most rebuilding teams, the Portland Trail Blazers are firmly in the mix of trade discussions— they’re holding ample win-now veterans up for...

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The Bulls Can Save Their Future By Reviewing Their Past

The January 4th halftime celebration of Derrick Rose’s career at the United Center marked one of the most joyous events in recent Bulls...

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Trail Blazers’ Week One Report Card

Four games into their 2024-25 NBA campaign, the Portland Trail Blazers are sitting right at where most fans want (and Vegas expected) them...

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Blazers Quickly Building Without Breaking

The Portland Trail Blazers walked away from the 2024 NBA Draft with a pair of players that their front office was very high...

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Bucks Know Very Well How to Repeat History

Shock is an understatement. I nearly fell out of my chair when I saw the post from Adrian Wojnarowski. Just 90 minutes before,...

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Perpetual Injuries Prevent Clippers From Truly Competing

The Los Angeles Clippers’ season has come to an unfortunate end. They produced a stellar effort while facing adversity but only had one...

Clippers

Don’t Take Any Kawhi-Durant Duels for Granted

After a long stretch of having no clear idea of what seed the Clippers were going to be, they are set to face...