Ayton will get to play in a playoff-caliber team again after a brief stint with the Portland Trail Blazers. More than that, he'll get to team up with a fellow star from the 2018 NBA draft, Luka Doncic ...

Deandre Ayton Has a Personal Nickname for Lakers Legend Shaquille O’Neal originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Deandre ...

Los Angeles Lakers legend Mychal Thompson called Deandre Ayton the perfect center for Luka Doncic and the team.

Recent reports have suggested that the Lakers are open to the idea of parting ways with James. Due to his no-trade clause, any move would require his approval. A buyout remains a realistic possibility ...

New recruit Deandre Ayton reveals the special nickname he has for former Lakers center, Shaquille O’Neal.

Thompson, like Ayton, is from the Bahamas so has been following the big man’s career for a while now due to that connection. There is no denying how talented of a center Ayton is, despite his flaws.

The two also got to know each other better through Ayton’s connection with Shaq’s son ... an instrumental piece of the Suns’ ...