Center Deandre Ayton reportedly displayed a pattern of unbecoming behavior that led to the Portland Trail Blazers' decision to buy out the remainder of his contract Sunday.

The Lakers' offseason target slowly seems to be shifting to Deandre Ayton, who will be entering free agency after completing a buyout with the Trail Blazers. But a recent story revealed why the big man is in such a situation.

Troubling DeAndre Ayton news amid Lakers' interest in free agency following his release from the Trail Blazers