Lakers News: Deandre Ayton Let It Be Known He Doesn't Want To Be Placed In Clint Capela Role

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• Lakers News: Deandre Ayton Let It Be Known He Doesn't Want To Be Placed In Clint Capela Role

  The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason signing of Deandre Ayton was viewed as one that could ultimately decide the team’s ceiling. The former No. 1 overall pick is extremely talented and could fit in perfectly next to the Lakers’ trio of playmakers in Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James. However, Ayton has garnered a reputation […]

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  Article published:Feb 26, 1:20 PM ET

• Lakers Notes: Ayton, Bennett, Front Office, Reaves

  While Deandre Ayton has had some big games for the Lakers this season, including a 21-point, 13-rebound outing in Tuesday’s 110-109 loss to Orlando, there are still questions about whether he’s fully committed to the role the team wants him to play, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. That disconnect between what the former No. 1 […]

  Publisher:Hoops RumorsArticle published:Feb 27, 11:21 AM ET

• Lakers News: Rockets' Clint Capela Responds To Deandre Ayton

  The Los Angeles Lakers were definitely hoping that a change of scenery would be good for Deandre Ayton after signing him to a two-year deal this past summer. The Porland Trail Blazers bought out Ayton, opening the door for him to sign with a Lakers team desperate for a quality starting center. Injuries slowed down […]

  Publisher:Lakers NationArticle published:Feb 27, 3:36 AM ET