Los Angeles Lakers Center Deandre Ayton Arrested for Marijuana Possession in the Bahamas
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton was reportedly arrested at Lynden Pindling International Airport in the Bahamas for possession of a small amount of marijuana. Ayton, a Bahamian native, was detained briefly before being released. The incident occurred as he was attempting to leave the country. The Royal Bahamas Police Force and the Lakers have not yet commented on the situation. Despite efforts to legalize marijuana for specific purposes in the Bahamas, the drug remains illegal in the country. Ayton, a former number one draft pick, recently signed a two-year contract with the Lakers. He was absent from the team's recent games.