Deandre Ayton has signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers. His deal starts at $8.1 million for the upcoming season, while still set to earn $25.6 million from Portland following a buyout. The signing fills a crucial need for the Lakers, providing a scoring inside threat and a reliable center option. Last season, Ayton averaged 14.4 points and 10.2 rebounds and has consistently been a double-double player throughout his career.
Ayton joining the Lakers provides them with a scoring threat inside and a viable option at the five, after averaging 14.4 points and 10.2 rebounds for Portland.
Ayton's contract with the Lakers is for two years, starting at $8.1 million for the 2025-26 campaign, while he earns $25.6 million from Portland this season.
On Sunday, Ayton was surprisingly bought out of his contract, forfeiting $10 million, which set the market for his next contract.
He is one of four players to average at least 10 points and 10 rebounds in each of the past seven seasons, alongside Giannis, Gobert, and Vucevic.
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