The Los Angeles Lakers may have upgraded their center rotation by bringing in Deandre Ayton this offseason. Still, they only view Ayton as a stopgap option rather than their long-term center solution, according to Bleacher Report's Jake Fischer.
The former Portland Trail Blazers center appeared to be energized by his change of scenery, starting off strong with the Lakers. But that honeymoon phase seems to be over as the Lakers' imperfect solution is starting to show its flaws.
Lakers don't view Deandre Ayton as their long-term solution
Ayton is averaging 14.4 points and 8.