James and Reaves aren’t the only Lakers player facing uncertain futures, though. The Lakers have several other guys headed for free agency and a couple of others with player options for next season that they could turn down in favor of free agency,

HOUSTON — This is what the Lakers and Deandre Ayton have been building toward all season. To be at a place where Ayton not only executed the role the Lakers asked of him at a high level but also took pride in it.

Former NBA veteran Gilbert Arenas explains DeAndre Ayton’s Lakers frustration, saying ego from being drafted before Luka Dončić fuels anger over being used like Clint Capela. The Los Angeles Lakers are steadily marching away from the playoff spot.

In 31 games this season at Michigan, Mara is averaging 11.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.6 blocks on 67.3% shooting. Lakers Predicted To Pick Aday Mara In NBA Draft As Deandre Ayton Replacement After a relatively quiet first two college seasons ...

This is Deandre Ayton's chance to reinvent himself. He can rewrite the script. Change his narrative. Rehabilitate his name.

Deandre Ayton’s season at Arizona turned him into one of the most talked about prospects in the 2018 NBA draft, with the size, power, and scoring touch to reshape a franchise’s future. His dominance in college made the stakes enormous because teams ...