The Los Angeles Lakers had a clear priority going into free agency: to find a rim-protecting, lob-threat center — and that’s ...

The Portland Trail Blazers made the decision to buy out Deandre Ayton's contract and make him a free agent. After canvassing the trade market for him, they weren't able to find any suitors.

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 ...