Deandre Ayton Injury Status Update for March 25th, 2026
Deandre Ayton of the Lakers has been ruled out and will not play today. Deandre was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 10th game Deandre has missed this season.
Deandre Ayton Season Averages
Deandre's absence leaves a significant hole in the Lakers rotation. Across 63 games this season, he's averaging 12.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game while playing 27.6 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.6 | 12.4 | 8.3 | 0.9 | 8.4 |
Lakers Performance With & Without Deandre Ayton
The numbers tell a clear story about Deandre's value to the Lakers. With Deandre in the lineup this season, the team is 40-23. Without him, they've gone 6-3.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 40-23 | 6-3 | — |
| Off Rating | 116.8 | 118.8 | +2.0 |
| Def Rating | 115.6 | 117.9 | +2.4 |
| Net Rating | 1.2 | 0.8 | -0.4 |
| PPG | 115.9 | 119.7 | +3.8 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Deandre Ayton?
When Deandre sits, other Lakers players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, LeBron James and Kobe Bufkin stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Deandre has been out this season, LeBron James has averaged 5.9 more points per game and 3.8 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +5.9 | FGA: +3.8
When Deandre has been out this season, Kobe Bufkin has averaged 7.6 extra minutes.
MPG: +7.6
Deandre Ayton Betting Trends
For bettors, Deandre's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Lakers's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Deandre has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Ayton) Rui Hachimura REB UNDER: 7-1 (+6.3u, 4.1 / -117 avg. line) Jaxson Hayes REB UNDER: 7-1 (+5.7u, 6.0 / -125 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Deandre Ayton's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Lakers @ Pacers - March 25, 2026 Los Angeles Lakers: Deandre Ayton (Out) Marcus Smart (Out) Indiana Pacers: Ivica Zubac (Out) Johnny Furphy (Out) Tyrese Haliburton (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Deandre's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Lakers.