Lakers trade Deandre Ayton to Wizards, continuing big man trend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:06 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers have traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards. This move aligns with a trend where numerous Lakers big men transition to the Wizards, including recent players like Anthony Davis, Dwight Howard, and Thomas Bryant. Ayton has yet to play for Washington, but reports suggest the Wizards intend to retain him. This pattern raises interest in how Ayton will integrate into the Wizards' roster, particularly alongside Davis and young talent Alex Sarr.
- •Deandre Ayton traded from Lakers to Wizards on July 3.
- •Trend of Lakers big men playing for Wizards includes several notable names.
- •Ayton has not yet suited up for the Wizards.
- •Anthony Davis also transitioned to the Wizards last season but did not play.
- 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Pretty much every Lakers big guy ends up playing for the Wizards
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