Capela Fires Back at Ayton After Lakers Loss

After a 113-110 defeat to the Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton said he was being treated like Houston’s Clint Capela, a comment that drew a sharp response from Capela on Instagram. Ayton, who scored only 2 points on 1‑of‑3 shooting and posted a minus‑24 plus‑minus, was criticized for his limited role on a star‑heavy Lakers lineup.

Capela, who logged 4 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 blocks in 7 minutes of a 113-108 win over the Orlando Magic, replied with a playful jab, calling out the “best floor general” in the game. The exchange highlights the tension between the two big men amid the Lakers’ recent struggles.