Lakers explore trade for Myles Turner in Ayton swap with Bucks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 9:28 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are considering a trade that would send Deandre Ayton to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Myles Turner. This potential deal would align with the Lakers' need for a center that can complement Luka Doncic. With financial flexibility this offseason, the Lakers aim to build a championship contender around Doncic, who has expressed a desire to win soon. Reports suggest Turner, on a $108 million contract, would provide the versatility to enhance Doncic's game. If the trade proceeds, the Bucks would receive a late first-round draft pick and take on Ayton's expiring contract.
- •Lakers consider trading Deandre Ayton for Myles Turner.
- •Turner would provide versatility alongside Luka Doncic.
- •Potential trade involves a late first-round pick for the Bucks.
- •Ayton's long-term fit with the Bucks is unclear.
- •Lakers have financial flexibility to build around Doncic.
- 9:28 PMYahoo Sports — Bucks-Lakers trade prediction swaps Deandre Ayton for perfect $108M Luka Doncic lob threat
"The Lakers are expected to find another center other than Deandre Ayton this summer. This mock trade gets rid of Ayton and brings in a big man that LA has wanted for some time.
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