"SALT LAKE CITY -- Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was ruled out of Sunday night's game against the Utah Jazz after exiting midway through the second quarter with a right knee contusion. The injury occurred when Utah rookie Ace Bailey collided with Ayton's knee in the first quarter. Ayton finished with two points on 1-for-2 shooting, two rebounds and a steal in 13 minutes."
"Ayton, who signed a two-year, $16.6 million contract in the offseason after reaching a buyout agreement with the Portland Trail Blazers, has helped L.A. get off to an 11-4 start while its three stars -- LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves -- have all missed varied amounts of time because of injuries. Lakers backup center Jaxson Hayes started the second half in Ayton's place."
Deandre Ayton exited Sunday night's game and was ruled out with a right knee contusion after a collision with Utah rookie Ace Bailey in the first quarter. Ayton played 13 minutes, finishing with two points on 1-for-2 shooting, two rebounds and a steal. The former No. 1 pick averaged 16.5 points on 69.9% shooting and 8.8 rebounds coming into Sunday. Ayton signed a two-year, $16.6 million contract in the offseason after a buyout with Portland. His presence helped Los Angeles start 11-4 while LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves missed time. Jaxson Hayes started the second half.
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