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Sources: Ayton opts in to Lakers; Smart declines
Lakers center Deandre Ayton is opting into his $8.1 million player option for the 2026-27 season, while Marcus Smart is declining his $5.4 million option.
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Lakers center Deandre Ayton is opting into his $8.1 million player option for the 2026-27 season, while Marcus Smart is declining his $5.4 million option.
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