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|June 30, 2026
Ayton opts in, Smart out, and team faces decisions on James, Hachimura and more.
DAVID J. PHILLIP Associated Press DEANDRE AYTON exercised an $8.1-million option to return to L.A.
As LeBron James dominated the news cycle regarding his future on the eve of NBA free agency, another member of the Lakers’ starting lineup returned.
Deandre Ayton is picking up his contract option for $8.1 million, according to people not authorized to publicly discuss the decision.
The 7-foot Ayton averaged career lows in points (12.5), rebounds (8.0) and minutes per game (27.2) in his first season with the Lakers, but played a career-high 72 games and shot a career-best 67.1% from the field. He averaged 10 points and 9.6 rebounds in the playoffs.
Lakers guard Marcus Smart declined his option of $5.9 million and will become an unrestricted free agent, according to people not authorized to publicly discuss the decision.
Smart is expected to have several teams pursue him in free agency, with the Houston Rockets reportedly among them.
He was the Lakers’ best defender and averaged 9.3 points and 3.0 assists last season, also his first with the team.
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