ESPN NBA reports: Lakers center Deandre Ayton is opting into his $8.1 million player option for the 2026-27 season, while Marcus Smart is declining his $5.4 million option, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
sports | nba | ESPN NBA | June 29, 2026 7:33 PM
Lakers' Ayton picking up $8M option, sources say
Lakers center Deandre Ayton is opting into his $8.1 million player option for the 2026-27 season, while Marcus Smart is declining his $5.4 million option, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
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