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Lakers Sign Deandre Ayton; Knicks Nearing Deal with Mike Brown; USMNT Advances to Gold Cup Final
- In 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Deandre Ayton by signing him to a contract lasting two seasons with a total value of $16.6 million after he was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers.
- The buyout happened amid a center logjam in Portland, and Ayton became an unrestricted free agent before joining the Lakers to fill a needed position.
- Ayton has consistently posted double-doubles over his career and participated in the postseason three times while with the Phoenix Suns, but he faced challenges maintaining consistent effort during his time in Portland.
- Luka Doncic, who recovered from a calf strain this offseason, reportedly welcomes Ayton as a new teammate and is expected to re-sign with the Lakers amid no signs of friction.
- The Lakers aim to leverage their strengthened roster, including Ayton and Doncic, to become strong NBA Finals contenders in 2025 while managing key roles and player chemistry.
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Everything the Los Angeles Lakers do going forward will be done with Luka Dončić in mind. The team's latest move, signing center Deandre Ayton to a two-year, $16.6 million deal, reportedly has his blessing.
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The Lakers have been on the hunt for a big man for quite some time. Their players have talked about it, the coaching staff has addressed it, and ever since Luka Doncic arrived in L.A., the need for a true lob threat has only grown. That search finally ended with the team signing Deandre Ayton. The Lakers recently signed Ayton on a two-year, $16.6 million deal, with a player option in the second year. On paper, it looks like a smart move, especia…
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