Deandre Ayton has agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to multiple reports. As part of the deal, Ayton will reportedly make $34 million next season, per ESPN's Shams Charania. The former No.

Chris Haynes first reported the news. Over the weekend, the Blazers and Ayton agreed to a buyout of the final year of his contract worth $35.5 million over the weekend. The Blazers will pay $25 million of his contract after he agreed to give up $10 million in order to become a free agent.

Paul Pierce shares his thoughts on whether the Los Angeles Lakers should make a serious push for Deandre Ayton.