Chris Haynes first reported the news. Over the weekend, the Blazers and Ayton agreed to a buyout of the final year of his contract worth $35.5 million over the weekend. The Blazers will pay $25 million of his contract after he agreed to give up $10 million in order to become a free agent.

Deandre Ayton has agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports. As part of the deal, Ayton will reportedly make $34 million next season, per ESPN's Shams Charania. The former No.

Paul Pierce shares his thoughts on whether the Los Angeles Lakers should make a serious push for Deandre Ayton.

The Los Angeles Lakers were a finalist for free agent center Brook Lopez, but uncertainty about LeBron James' future with the franchise reportedly factored into his decision for signing with the Clippers.

The Los Angeles Lakers came close to signing veteran big man Brook Lopez, but the deal reportedly fell through due to Lopez’s concerns about the uncertainty surrounding LeBron James’ contract situation.

The Los Angeles Clippers have elected to make a move after adding Brook Lopez to the roster in free agency. Drew Eubanks is on the way out.