Luka Doncic, Called 'Super Ripped' by Deandre Ayton, Turns Heads With His Physical Appearance originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

After he displayed some very concerning behavior with the Portland Trail Blazers over the last two years, Ayton has been accused of being a malcontent by critics. At his introductory press conference after signing with the Lakers, he said he wants to prove those critics wrong.

The Portland Trail Blazers exercised guard Rayan Rupert's club option for the 2025-26 season, and NBA insider John Hollinger believes he could take over the Mat

Former Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton was introduced as a new member of the Los Angeles Lakers this week. During the press conference, Ayton said he learned a lot during his two seasons in Portland but was looking forward to winning with the Lakers.

Jason McIntyre doesn't feel that calling Deandre Ayton one of the best bigs in the NBA is that much of a stretch.

Because he suggested this week new Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton is just as impactful a player as former NBA MVPs Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid. Last week, the Lakers made their first — and maybe only — splash this offseason when they signed Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers veteran Deandre Ayton.

He also revealed a somewhat surprising fact about his personal life that is Lakers-related. He said that he has a relationship with team legend Shaquille O'Neal that goes back to his days as a kid playing in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League.

DeAndre Ayton’s career has been something of a whirlwind since he was drafted. He was the No. 1 overall pick in 2018, going to the Phoenix Suns, and he was said to be a player who could instantly take over the league,