Sources: Ayton opts in to Lakers; Smart declines
Summary
Deandre Ayton has decided to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers by choosing to keep his $8.1 million contract for the 2026-27 season. Marcus Smart has chosen not to keep his $5.4 million contract option for the same season.Key Facts
- Deandre Ayton is a center for the Lakers basketball team.
- He is using a player option to stay with the team for the 2026-27 season.
- His contract option is worth $8.1 million.
- Marcus Smart also had a player option for the 2026-27 season.
- Smart decided not to keep his $5.4 million contract option.
- Both decisions were reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.
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