Deandre Ayton reportedly had a messy tenure that ultimately led to the Portland Trail Blazers buying out his contract, but his new squad could help put some of his past issues behind him.

For Ayton, who turns 27 at the end of July, the opportunity to re-establish himself couldn’t be more clear. While his contract with the Lakers has a second-year player option, no one involved

The biggest move the Los Angeles Lakers have made so far in free agency this summer is signing big man Deandre Ayton. The team’s need for a center was well known and the former No.