Deandre Ayton Injury Status Update for March 26th, 2026
The Lakers got some good news today — Deandre Ayton has been cleared and is officially available to play. Deandre had previously been listed as Out, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Lakers.
Deandre Ayton Season Averages
The Lakers get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 63 games, Deandre is averaging 12.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 27.6 minutes per game.
| 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 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Deandre Ayton Back
With Deandre back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like LeBron James and Kobe Bufkin are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Deandre again.
PPG: -5.5 | FGA: -3.5
MPG: -7.6
Deandre Ayton Betting Trends
With Deandre returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Lakers have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Ayton) Rui Hachimura 3PM OVER: 32-20 (+13.1u, 1.5 / +102 avg. line) Austin Reaves 3PM UNDER: 28-13 (+12.2u, 2.6 / -118 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Deandre Ayton's Game
Here's a look at the current injury report for key players around the league heading into tonight's action:
Nets @ Lakers - March 27, 2026 Los Angeles Lakers: Luka Doncic (Questionable) Marcus Smart (Out)
Deandre is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Lakers and the rest of the league.