Deandre Ayton
C - Los Angeles Lakers
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Deandre Ayton scored nine points (4-9 FG, 1-2 FT) and grabbed six rebounds in Wednesday's 107-91 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
Fantasy Impact
Ayton had an underwhelming performance on Wednesday, scoring just nine points across 29 minutes of action against the Spurs. He has drawn recent criticism for a lack of effort while playing, so if the team sees it that way as well, he may see a decrease in opportunities in Los Angeles' rotation in the future.
Deandre Ayton scored 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-6 FT) with 8 rebounds, an assist, a steal, and three blocks in the Lakers 120-114 win over Memphis on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Ayton had a decent game on Sunday, bouncing back nicely after a bad game last time out. His three blocks were also the most he’s had in well over a month. Ayton hasn’t had a spectacular ceiling in LA, but at least his floor has been relatively stable.
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.
