Former Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton was introduced as a new member of the Los Angeles Lakers this week. During the press conference, Ayton said he learned a lot during his two seasons in Portland but was looking forward to winning with the Lakers.

Cooper spent his entire NBA career with the Lakers, appearing in 873 regular-season games with the franchise. Though Cooper was mostly utilized in a reserve role, that didn’t stop him from being a key piece in a Lakers organization that won plenty of titles during the 1980s.

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Paul Pierce breaks down what the addition of Deandre Ayton means for the Los Angeles Lakers and how it impacts their ceiling this season

Miles Arrowsmith tripled during an eight-run sixth inning as the A Lakers defeated the Kootenai Valley Rangers in their first game at the John R. Harp Tournament Friday. The Lakers (26-23) followed the victory with an evening loss to the Bozeman Bucks 7-3.

Bronny James and Dalton Knecht will suit up for Los Angeles while Golden State awaits clearance for newly acquired players Alex Toovey and Will Richard.

The Cavs are showing interest in reuniting with LeBron James but are only willing to pursue James if he becomes available through a buyout.