Ayton's opening night with the Lakers was pretty rough. Now one of the greatest centers ever is telling him to step it up.

Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal was disappointed by how Deandre Ayton played in the team's regular-season opener on Tuesday.

Deandre Ayton chalked up his rough Lakers debut to being a 'confusing' center to play with, an explanation that was... also ...

The Los Angeles Lakers began the season against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, and it did not go their way—they ...

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal had a candid message for Lakers big man Deandre Ayton following his first game in ...

Luka Dončić shouldered the blame for Deandre Ayton only getting seven field-goal attempts in the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-109 ...

Shaquille O'Neal wants to see more from the Los Angeles Lakers big man, especially after his subdued performance agains the ...

DeAndre Ayton had a modest start to his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, contributing 10 points and six rebounds in a ...

Deandre Ayton is the NBA equivalent of a participation trophy. He’s big, he’s tall, and he’s got a college mixtape that makes ...

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton admitted he might be a confusing pick-and-roll partner for Luka Doncic and Austin ...

Struggles in team debut ...