Deandre Ayton (Knee) Ruled Out for Saturday's Game

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (left knee soreness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers. He will miss the first game of Los Angeles' back-to-back set, with his next chance to play on Sunday against the Raptors. With Ayton and Jaxson Hayes (hamstring) both sidelined, Maxi Kleber, Drew Timme, and Jarred Vanderbilt are expected to see increased playing time.