After the game, head coach JJ Redick spoke with reporters and announced that Ayton would be considered day‑to‑day moving forward (h/t Dave McMenamin of ESPN). JJ Redick says Ayton will be day-to-day going forward. Does not sound too concerned about his knee pain being managed. https://t.co/F13jwxL9vU

Here are three Deandre Ayton trade ideas for the Los Angeles Lakers, after recent rumors that he is not on the team’s long-term plans.

The LA Lakers are expected to be active in the trade market, with the latest development seemingly involving center Deandre Ayton.

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Deandre Ayton for a 2-year, $16 million contract in July 2025. He was to fill the team’s long-standing void at center.

The Los Angeles Lakers came into Sunday night's matchup against the Toronto Raptors in a bit of a funk, dropping two games in a row and five of their last six.

Kendrick Perkins did not hold back when he criticized Deandre Ayton's lack of effort after the Lakers' 116-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. In 23 minutes of action, the big man finished with nine points and rebounds.