One sneaky reason the Lakers signed veteran center Deandre Ayton that may have gone under the radar, per an NBA insider.

Deandre Ayton will wear No. 5 for the Lakers as he suits up in purple and gold this season. Ayton signed a two-year, $16.6 million contract with the Lakers last week after he finalized a buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers.

While the Boston Celtics may not be a contender next year due to Jayson Tatum's injury, that doesn't mean fans don't want fan favorite Al Horford back on the team. Horford, who could decide to retire if things don't go as planned over the next few days to weeks,

The Golden State Warriors are a veteran-laden team in win-now mode, and they reportedly have the inside track toward adding another notable older player to their roster this offseason.

The latest Lakers rumors indicate that Los Angeles is about to be dealt a blow by the Warriors when it comes to landing a five-time All-Star.