Deandre Ayton Cleared to Play in Friday's Preseason Finale

Deandre Ayton, identified in this report as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers, is officially set to play in Friday's preseason finale against the Sacramento Kings. Ayton had previously been held out of action for rest purposes, but Jovan Buha of The Athletic has now confirmed his availability for the game. His return to the court for the final preseason contest indicates that he is in good health and ready for action as the team makes its final preparations for the highly anticipated regular season.