Being the starting center of the Lakers is always going to bring an inherent pressure with it. After embracing that pressure coming into the season, Deandre Ayton has faded into the background. With ...

Lakers center Deandre Ayton dunks during a game against the Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena this season. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times) The last time Deandre Ayton appeared in the playoffs was in ...

PHOENIX — Despite it only being three games entering Thursday’s road game against the Suns, the LA Lakers’ post-All-Star break play illustrated a sentiment that’s been evident all season: The team’s ...

One rebound got away. Another went to the Oklahoma City Thunder on a foul by Deandre Ayton. When a third opportunity glanced past Ayton’s nonchalantly extended arm, JJ Redick had seen enough. The ...