Deandre Ayton reportedly agrees to two-year deal with Los Angeles Lakers after Trail Blazers buyout

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Deandre Ayton has agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports. The former No. 1 overall pick finds a new home after being bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers — and the Lakers find an upgrade at center after the initial rush of signings early in the NBA’s 2025 free-agency period. The deal is reportedly a two-year, $16.6 million agreement, with a player option in the second year, per Jake Fischer. Ayton will earn $33.7 million in total this season — with the $8.1 million from his Lakers' salary, plus the $25.6 million from...