Ayton (knee), who has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Dallas, is being considered day-to-day, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
All signs point to Ayton being cleared for a return after the All-Star break. The big man was sent for imaging to rule out a significant injury, and the results came back clean, per Dan Woike of The Athletic. Ayton will have just over another week to recover and rehab before the Lakers face off against the Clippers on Feb. 20.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Won't play Thursday
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Ayton won't play in Thursday's game against Dallas due to right knee soreness, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Given the nature of the issue, it's fair to anticipate Ayton being able to return right away once the Lakers return from the All-Star break. Jaxson Hayes and Maxi Kleber are primed to split the center minutes Thursday, with the former being the more appealing fantasy option of the two.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Questionable for Thursday
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Ayton (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Dallas.
Ayton sat out Tuesday's loss to the Spurs and could miss a second consecutive contest ahead of the All-Star break due to right knee soreness. If the big man is unable to play Thursday, Jaxson Hayes would likely get the starting nod, while Maxi Kleber and Drew Timme would be candidates for increased playing time off the bench.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Ruled out Tuesday
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Ayton (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Khobi Price of the California Post reports.
Ayton will miss his second outing in a three-game span due to right knee soreness, and his final opportunity to suit up before the All-Star break will come Thursday against Dallas. With the big man sidelined, Jaxson Hayes will likely get the starting nod, while Maxi Kleber and Drew Timme are candidates for increased playing time.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Iffy for Tuesday
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Ayton is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against San Antonio due to right knee soreness, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Ayton started and played 29 minutes in the opening leg of the Lakers' back-to-back set Monday. He's at risk of missing the closing end of the two-game set due to a lingering knee injury. If he doesn't play Tuesday, Jaxson Hayes, Maxi Kleber and Drew Timme would see an increase in playing time.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Good to go Monday
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Ayton (knee) is good to go Monday against the Thunder.
Ayton is set to return to action after being a late scratch Saturday against the Thunder. With Luka Doncic (hamstring) sidelined, Ayton could see a short-term boost in usage.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Likely to play Monday
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Ayton (knee) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Thunder, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com report.
Ayton was a late scratch for Saturday's game against the Warriors due to right knee soreness. It appears the veteran center will play Monday, though he could be held out for the second leg of the Lakers' back-to-back set Tuesday against the Spurs. Ayton's return would lead to Jaxson Hayes reverting to a bench role.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Day-to-day moving forward
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Ayton (knee) will be day-to-day moving forward, head coach JJ Redick told Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com following Saturday's win over the Warriors.
Ayton was ruled out of Saturday's contest due to right knee soreness, and it's unclear whether the big man will miss more time. For now, he should be considered questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder. If he's unable to play, Jaxson Hayes should remain in the starting unit.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Late addition to injury report
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Ayton has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors due to right knee soreness, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Ayton was an extremely late addition to the injury report due to the knee issue, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Thunder. With the big man sidelined, Jaxson Hayes will get the starting nod, while Drew Timme and Maxi Kleber are candidates for increased burn off the bench.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Double-doubles in win
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Ayton supplied 28 points (12-14 FG, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal in 29 minutes during Friday's 142-111 win over the Wizards.
Ayton was effective on both ends of the floor in this one, stuffing the stat sheet in the blowout victory. After averaging just 6.6 points per game in his previous five outings, the big man finished one point shy of tying his season high, reaching the 20-point mark for the second time this month. He also led all players in rebounds, securing his 17th double-double of the season. Additionally, Ayton swatted a game-high three shots and has now recorded at least one block in six straight games.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Miled effort in loss
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Ayton provided 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 129-99 loss to the Cavaliers.
Ayton continues to trend in the wrong direction for the Lakers. Over his last seven outings, he's seen 23.6 minutes per game with 10.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 0.7 blocks on 55.4 percent shooting from the field. Jaxson Hayes and Jarred Vanderbilt don't appear to be serious threats to his starting job for now, however.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Not listed on injury report
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Ayton (eye) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game versus the Clippers.
Ayton exited Tuesday's win over the Nuggets after getting poked in the eye, but he'll be back in action Thursday night. With Ayton active, Jaxson Hayes loses his streaming appeal.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Won't return Tuesday
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Ayton (eye) won't return to Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Ayton sustained a left eye injury late in the second quarter and won't return during the second half. He'll finish with four points (2-5 FG) and eight rebounds in 15 minutes. The big man's next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Clippers.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Questionable to return Tuesday
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Ayton is questionable to return to Tuesday's game against the Nuggets due to a left eye injury, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Ayton was hit in the eye late in the second quarter and did not start the second half. If the big man isn't cleared to return, Jaxson Hayes and Drew Timme will likely pick up the slack the rest of the way.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Remains in locker room
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Ayton did not start the second half of Tuesday's game against the Nuggets due to an apparent facial injury, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Ayton appeared to take a hit to the face in the second quarter and has yet to leave the locker room. If the big man is unable to return, Jaxson Hayes and Drew Timme are candidates for increased burn the rest of the way.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Perfect from field vs. Toronto
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Ayton tallied 25 points (10-10 FG, 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block over 33 minutes during the Lakers' 110-93 win over the Raptors on Sunday.
Ayton was perfect from the field during Sunday's win, with his lone miss coming from the charity stripe. He didn't seem bothered by a left knee injury that kept him out of Saturday's loss to the Trail Blazers, grabbing a game-high 13 boards en route to his 16th double-double of the season (and third over his last four outings). Ayton has averaged 11.5 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.1 blocks over 29.1 minutes per game since Jan. 2.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Back in action
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Ayton (knee) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Raptors, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Ayton took a seat for Saturday's clash while dealing with knee soreness, but he's ready to roll Sunday. The big man is averaging close to a double-double in January, putting up 11.5 points and 9.1 rebounds over eight appearances.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Ruled out Saturday
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Ayton (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Ayton will miss the front end of Los Angeles' back-to-back set due to left knee soreness, and his next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Raptors. With the 27-year-old center and Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) both sidelined, Maxi Kleber, Drew Timme and Jarred Vanderbilt are all candidates for increased playing time.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Iffy for Saturday
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Ayton (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Ayton is managing left knee soreness that puts his availability in question for the first leg of the Lakers' weekend back-to-back. With backup center Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) also questionable, Los Angeles could be without its top two bigs Saturday. If both are sidelined, Maxi Kleber and Drew Timme would be candidates to handle frontcourt minutes.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton: Double-doubles with two blocks
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Ayton logged 13 points (4-7 FG, 5-8 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 27 minutes during Monday's 124-112 loss to the Kings.
Although Los Angeles was unable to win, Ayton bounced back from his quiet performance Friday against Milwaukee. Ayton's production has been rather inconsistent recently, and he is averaging 10.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.5 steals and 1.3 blocks across 28.5 minutes through six games in January.
