Ayton, who averaged 14.3 rebounds and 5.0 offensive rebounds across the final three games of the first round against the Houston Rockets, could be the X-Factor for the Lakers against the defending-champion Thunder.

The Los Angeles Lakers are 43-25 this season, occupying the No. 3 seed in the West while on a six-game win streak. Things are falling into place for the Lakers at the perfect time, as we are a month away from the NBA Playoffs and the Lakers look well ...

Ayton has always had a lot of talent; he just hasn’t applied it all of the time. Despite those stats when the team wins, Ayton doesn’t hit those marks enough. Ayton’s stats are down across the board from last season in Portland. Only his shooting ...

Deandre Ayton made an intriguing admission after his flagrant foul ejection in Game 4 of the Lakers' 115-96 loss to the Rockets.

Two months ago, Deandre Ayton was frustrated he wasn’t getting the respect he felt he deserved. After talking to the media following a 21-point, 13-rebound performance against the Magic on Feb. 24, he made an offhanded comment as he walked toward the shower.

This season, Ayton has not been the best center in the Western Conference. He has had some decent performances, but many Lakers fans have been unhappy with his inconsistency. Despite his season-long problems, he does have decent numbers with 12.4 points ...

Luka Doncic was back to taking jump shots, with Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick downplaying what the on-court activity ​means for his star's availability in the Western Conference ‌semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.