Ayton Confirmed to Return Tuesday After Full Practice

Lakers center Deandre Ayton (left elbow soreness) fully participated in Monday's practice and is confirmed available for Tuesday's game against the Suns. He missed the previous two games due to the injury. Ayton, who averages 15.3 points and 9.0 rebounds, leads the NBA in field-goal percentage (71%), and was averaging a double-double in his previous five games, is expected to provide a significant boost for LA, especially with Luka Doncic and Rui Hachimura sidelined.