Veteran center Deandre Ayton has agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers following his buyout from the Portland Trail Blazers, per ESPN's Shams Charania.

Deandre Ayton will be calling Los Angeles home. Ayton agreed to a deal with the Lakers after he cleared waivers on Wednesday afternoon, according to multiple reports. He’ll earn a total of $34 million next season between the Lakers and Trail Blazers after Portland bought him out, according to ESPN.

Deandre Ayton, the former No. 1 overall pick, has signed with the Los Angeles Lakers after securing a buyout from the Portland Trail Blazers. The 26-year-old center is set to earn $34 million for the 2025-26 season through his new Lakers deal.