The Lakers entered free agency with clear needs and a clear vision to improve their roster, but they exited Day 1 having lost as many players as they added.

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Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith recently opted out of his contract and reportedly signed with the Rockets. The Lakers no ...

The Portland Trail Blazers and center Deandre Ayton agreed to a contract buyout on Sunday, the team announced.

Ayton was traded in a package that included forward Toumani Camara for center Jusuf Nurkic, forward Nassir Little, guard Keon ...

Deandre Ayton has become one of the most talked-about big men of this offseason after finalizing a buyout with the Portland ...

In 2025, a reliable, willing center eluded the Los Angeles Lakers. Future Hall of Famer Anthony Davis reportedly had a ...

The latest on the Blazers' impending free-agent center DeAndre Ayton and the possibility of him joining the Lakers.

Armed with the $14.1 million mid-level exception, the Lakers are expected to chase Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez and the ...

2025 NBA free agency opens up at 6 p.m. on Monday, when big names like Myles Turner, Josh Giddey, and Deandre Ayton could be ...

Former Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton reportedly gave up $10 million of the $35.6 million he was owed in the ...