We're only two games into preseason action, and yet it's already apparent that the Los Angeles Lakers have some problems on the defensive side of things. Sure, neither Luka Doncic nor LeBron James have suited up yet, but this is a roster-wide issue.
In LA's preseason-opening loss to the Suns, the Lakers let Phoenix jump out to an early lead. They allowed plenty of open looks and breakdowns of spacing early on, which put them in a hole they had to work their way out of.
Deandre Ayton's defensive impact has been strong at times, but left something to be desired in other moments.