The veteran center instantly becomes a surprise addition to a free agent market thinned by reported re-signings. The 26-year-old big man is coming off arguably the poorest season of his career, tying a career low in scoring (14.4 ppg) while playing in just 40 games with Portland last season.

The Trail Blazers recently made a shocking decision to buy out the contract of Deandre Ayton. Recently, insight was given on what led to the former number one overall pick departing Portland. MORE: Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts on social media to wild Myles Turner, Damian Lillard news

Deandre Ayton has agreed to join the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent after negotiating a buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers.