After having a wide range of teams to choose from, Ayton didn't struggle to pick the team with two or more big stars.

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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Deandre Ayton Had One Big Reason for Wanting to Sign With the Lakers.

Ayton ultimately decided the Lakers were the best basketball fit and allowed him the opportunity to join forces with Luka ...

Deandre Ayton and the Los Angeles Lakers have verbally agreed on a deal for the 2025-26 NBA season, drawing mixed reactions.

For Ayton, who turns 27 at the end of July, the opportunity to re-establish himself couldn’t be more clear. While his ...