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Lakers Free Agency: Two Center Targets After Uncertainty Around LeBron Moved Brook Lopez to Sign with Clippers

  • Deandre Ayton became a free agent after signing a buyout agreement with the Portland Trail Blazers amid the 2025 NBA free agency period.
  • Portland tried to trade Ayton but ultimately bought him out due to a down year and limited playing time from injuries this season.
  • The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks both emerged as primary suitors for Ayton, with the Lakers needing a legitimate center since last season.
  • Ayton, a 27-year-old 7-foot center with solid career averages and athleticism, is regarded as a key addition to support LeBron James’ championship aspirations, per agent Rich Paul’s statement.
  • While the Lakers previously pursued other centers like Brook Lopez and Clint Capela, their signings elsewhere increased urgency for the Lakers to finalize a deal with Ayton to fill a crucial roster hole.
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BVM Sports US broke the news in on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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