What happened to Deandre Ayton? Live injury updates for Lakers vs. Jazz on Sunday 11/23/25

Stan Son provides the latest updates on Deandre Ayton after his injury vs. the Jazz.

Updated Nov 23, 2025 9:55 PM EST

UPDATE: Ayton has been ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Deandre Ayton will not return to tonight’s game because of his knee contusion, the Lakers say.

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) November 24, 2025

During the first half of Sunday’s game against the Utah Jazz, Deandre Ayton suffered a knee contusion. There’s been no mention of exactly when the injury occurred. Ayton is now questionable to return.

Deandre Ayton has a right knee contusion and is questionable to return.

Jaxson Hayes started the second half.

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) November 24, 2025

Jaxson Hayes did start the second half for Ayton.

Prior to exiting, Ayton contributed two points, three rebounds and a steal in 13 minutes.

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