Season stats: 2025-26. Updated 6 h ago.
Deandre Ayton Joins the Wizards Frontcourt for 2026-27
newsroom · 1 h agoDeandre Ayton enters the 2026-27 season with the Washington Wizards, wearing No. 5 at center. Last season he played for the Los Angeles Lakers, appearing in 72 games and posting his most efficient shooting numbers in years. He is not on the injury report as the new season approaches.
A New Home at Center
Deandre Ayton begins the 2026-27 season with the Washington Wizards, wearing No. 5 as the team's center. He is 28 years old, 7-0 and 252 pounds, and enters his 8th NBA season. Last season, Ayton played for the Los Angeles Lakers. He is now on Washington's roster, giving the Wizards a veteran big man with eight years of NBA experience. There is no trade or signing detail beyond the fact that his last season stats came with the Lakers and he now plays for Washington. Fans tracking the frontcourt rotation will want to see how he fits into the Wizards' plans as the season opener approaches.
Last Season's Numbers
With the Lakers in 2025-26, Ayton appeared in 72 games, averaging 27.2 minutes, 12.5 points and 8.0 rebounds. He added 0.8 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.0 blocks per game, with 1.2 turnovers. His shooting was efficient: 67.1% from the field, though he did not attempt threes, going 0.0% from beyond the arc. He shot 64.5% from the free-throw line. His true shooting percentage sat at 67.6%, with a usage rate of 16.4%. His plus-minus was -0.1. Those numbers point to a player who stayed on the floor often and scored efficiently around the basket, without stretching his game beyond the paint.
Injury Report
Ayton is not on the injury report heading into the 2026-27 season. There is no injury history listed for him. Last season he appeared in 72 games, a workload that reflects consistent availability. For a 7-0, 252-pound center in his 8th season, staying off the injury list matters for a Wizards team counting on him in the frontcourt. With no flagged health concerns and a clean bill going into the year, Ayton projects as a regular presence in Washington's rotation once the games begin. Fans watching the injury report will not find his name there as things stand right now.
Background and Profile
Ayton played college basketball at Arizona before entering the NBA. He is now in his 8th professional season, still just 28 years old, giving him a mix of experience and remaining physical prime. At 7-0 and 252 pounds, he is built as a traditional center, and his last-season numbers, 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game, reflect that size. His 67.1% shooting from the field last season shows a player who operates efficiently close to the basket. For a Wizards team building around a big man, Ayton's frame and college pedigree from Arizona give him the physical tools center minutes demand.
Looking Ahead to the Opener
With no 2026-27 game log yet and no rumors or recent-game data available, the focus for Ayton right now is what he showed last season and where he stands health-wise. He posted efficient numbers with the Lakers in 2025-26 and enters this season with the Wizards healthy and off the injury report. As Washington's opener approaches, the questions for Ayton center on how his minutes and role will look in a new uniform. Nothing about his current-season production is on the board yet, so last season's 72-game, 12.5-point, 8.0-rebound line is the best available snapshot of what he brings.
Questions fans ask
What team does Deandre Ayton play for in 2026-27?
He plays for the Washington Wizards, wearing No. 5 at center.
What were Ayton's stats last season?
In 2025-26 with the Lakers, he averaged 12.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 1.0 blocks in 72 games, shooting 67.1% from the field and 64.5% from the line.
Is Deandre Ayton dealing with any injuries?
No. He is not on the injury report, and there is no injury history listed for him.
How tall is Deandre Ayton and how much does he weigh?
He is 7-0 and 252 pounds.
Where did Deandre Ayton play college basketball?
He played at Arizona.
How many years of NBA experience does Ayton have?
He is entering his 8th NBA season at age 28.
Game log
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