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The Los Angeles Lakers have two of the top three picks from the 2018 NBA Draft after signing Deandre Ayton, who was the first pick in 2018. Luka Dončić, acquired by the Lakers last season from the Dallas Mavericks, was the third pick in 2018. Los Angeles now has a...

Deandre Ayton spoke to reporters Tuesday for the first time as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, officially beginning his new chapter alongside Luka Dončić and LeBron James. Ayton, who will wear No. 5 in Los Angeles, signed a two-year deal after reaching a buyout with the Portland Trail...

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal following his buyout from the Portland Trail Blazers, the team announced Monday. Ayton, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, joins a Lakers roster featuring Luka Dončić—taken third in the same draft—and LeBron James,...

According to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Luka Dončić and Deandre Ayton were "motivated" to play together on the Los Angeles Lakers. Ayton agreed to a two-year deal with the Lakers after getting bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers. The big man and Dončić share the...

After the Portland Trail Blazers and Deandre Ayton agreed to a buyout, the first pick in the 2018 NBA Draft received interest from five teams. However, Ayton chose to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, joining forces with LeBron James, Luka Dončić, and Austin Reaves. "Deandre Ayton received exploratory interest from...