The Portland Trail Blazers exercised guard Rayan Rupert's club option for the 2025-26 season, and NBA insider John Hollinger believes he could take over the Mat

He also revealed a somewhat surprising fact about his personal life that is Lakers-related. He said that he has a relationship with team legend Shaquille O'Neal that goes back to his days as a kid playing in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League.

As DeAndre Ayton adjusts to life in Los Angeles, a former Lakers legend is offering to help him acclimate to his new home.

Deandre Ayton is one of the newest faces of the Los Angeles Lakers, but he is still waiting to hear from his most famous teammate.

After he displayed some very concerning behavior with the Portland Trail Blazers over the last two years, Ayton has been accused of being a malcontent by critics. At his introductory press conference after signing with the Lakers, he said he wants to prove those critics wrong.

NBA free agency is officially underway. Players were legally allowed to begin negotiating with teams across the league as of June 30, and there has been a flurry of activity. The most surprising free agency news to date happened Tuesday morning when the Bucks said they were signing big man Myles Turner,

Charles Barkley Voices Concern About Lakers After Deandre Ayton Signing originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After a season that saw them get bounced out of the NBA Playoffs in the first round, the Los Angeles Lakers took one of the biggest risks of the offseason.

Jason McIntyre doesn't feel that calling Deandre Ayton one of the best bigs in the NBA is that much of a stretch.

Former Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton was introduced as a new member of the Los Angeles Lakers this week. During the press conference, Ayton said he learned a lot during his two seasons in Portland but was looking forward to winning with the Lakers.

Because he suggested this week new Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton is just as impactful a player as former NBA MVPs Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid. Last week, the Lakers made their first — and maybe only — splash this offseason when they signed Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers veteran Deandre Ayton.

Paul Pierce sounds off on the Lakers' Deandre Ayton signing, explaining why he’s not convinced it’s the right move for L.A.

DeAndre Ayton’s career has been something of a whirlwind since he was drafted. He was the No. 1 overall pick in 2018, going to the Phoenix Suns, and he was said to be a player who could instantly take over the league,