Getty Images The Lakers made the signing of Deandre Ayton official on Sunday. The Los Angeles Lakers officially added a major piece to their frontcourt on Sunday, announcing the signing of veteran center Deandre Ayton . Ayton, 26, joins Los Angeles after spending the past two seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers. The 7-foot, 252-pound big man appeared in 40 games — all starts — for Portland during the 2024-25 season, averaging 14.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 blocks in 30.2