The Los Angeles Lakers have secured center Deandre Ayton after he received a buyout from the Portland Trail Blazers, allowing the Lakers to sign him for approximately $9 million this season. At 26 and 7 feet tall, Ayton addresses the Lakers’ need for size and athleticism following the trade of Anthony Davis, and the team aims to leverage his skills alongside Luka Doncic.
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