As the Los Angeles Lakers search for roster upgrades, a new report hints one veteran may already have an edge over the other.

The Los Angeles Lakers may have a problem ahead of them if center DeAndre Ayton uses his player clause to opt into another year for his contract. Ayton will have to decide between choosing to play for the Lakers at $8 million next season or becoming a free ...

One NBA insider chose who he think is more likely to end up back on the Lakers between Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton.

The 2026 NBA draft is complete, and the Los Angeles Lakers appear to have settled their biggest piece of post-draft business. L.A. is looking to build around Luka Dončić long-term, and it has reportedly reached a deal with his top running mate.

Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton came up big for the Lakers in their series against the Rockets. Kenneth Richmond / Getty Images HOUSTON — The two castoffs were triumphant in the Toyota Center visiting locker room. On Friday, they helped the Los Angeles ...

Coming into this season for the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most intriguing pieces was center Deandre Ayton. The former top overall pick was looking to change the narrative on his career after a down year and questions about his dedication to the game ...

The Lakers struck a deal with the Chicago Bulls to move up to the No. 45 spot in the second round of the NBA draft with an eye on drafting a center.

Deandre Ayton has been enjoying a career resurgence with the Lakers. Luiza Moraes / Getty Images EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — This, strangely enough, is what Deandre Ayton said he wanted. Occasionally, Ayton’s media sessions veer in and out of the uncomfortable.