Lakers center Deandre Ayton dunks during a game against the Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena this season. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times) The last time Deandre Ayton appeared in the playoffs was in ...

PHOENIX — Despite it only being three games entering Thursday’s road game against the Suns, the LA Lakers’ post-All-Star break play illustrated a sentiment that’s been evident all season: The team’s ...

Jaxson Hayes pulled something off he’s done just a few times this season during Monday night’s home win over the Wizards. And even though Hayes made it clear through his actions and words that he can ...

Deandre Ayton has struggled to be the X factor the Lakers sorely need at center against Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein against the Thunder.

LAS VEGAS – The game meant nothing but Orlando rookie center Mohamed Bamba was still keeping score. Before the Magic’s Las Vegas Summer League game against the Suns Monday – and his matchup with ...