Deandre Ayton

Deandre Ayton posted a double-double for the Lakers Tuesday night, grabbing 10 rebounds and chipping in 12 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 FT) while also recording three steals and dishing out one assist in a 132-108 loss to the Suns.

Fantasy Impact

Ayton continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with eight or more rebounds and six or more points in each of his last five games. The center continues to offer fantasy managers one of many stable options as part of a talented Los Angeles starting five, averaging 15.2 points and 9.0 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 18.3% so far this season.

Deandre Ayton is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns.

Fantasy Impact

Ayton has missed the last two games due to an elbow injury, but will return to the court on Tuesday against his former team. With his return, Jaxson Hayes and Maxi Kleber are expected to see reduced minutes.

Deandre Ayton (elbow) has been ruled out of the Lakers game against their crosstown rivals on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Ayton missed the Lakers game on Thursday earlier this week, and is now set to miss a second straight game. Expect Jaxson Hayes to get the start yet again, with Jarred Vanderbilt and Jake LaRavia playing expanded roles.

Deandre Ayton (elbow) won't play in Thursday night's game against the Utah Jazz.

Fantasy Impact

The big man is set to miss Thursday night's game because of an elbow injury that he's managing. His next chance to play will come on Saturday against the Clippers, and fantasy managers should expect more work for Jaxson Hayes and Rui Hachimura until then.

Efficiency defined Deandre Ayton's performance during Thursday's victory over the Raptors, as the center converted 8-of-11 field-goal attempts to finish with 17 points. He anchored the paint on the defensive end with two blocks and controlled the glass with eight rebounds to help kick off the Lakers' road trip.

Fantasy Impact

Ayton continues to silence preseason doubts regarding his fit in Los Angeles by delivering steady production. He has now secured at least eight rebounds in four consecutive games and seven of his last eight outings. This consistency extends to his scoring and rim protection, as he is averaging 16.3 points and 1.4 blocks per game.