In fact, ClutchPoints' Bailey Bassett recently asserted that the Lakers should look into a certain unrestricted free agent backup big from the Eastern Conference to shore up their frontcourt rotation under second-year head coach JJ Redick.

As DeAndre Ayton adjusts to life in Los Angeles, a former Lakers legend is offering to help him acclimate to his new home.

At his introductory press conference, new Lakers center Deandre Ayton identified two areas of his game that he wants to improve in the most.

Charles Barkley Voices Concern About Lakers After Deandre Ayton Signing originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After a season that saw them get bounced out of the NBA Playoffs in the first round, the Los Angeles Lakers took one of the biggest risks of the offseason.

The Los Angeles Lakers were in desperate need of a center and Deandre Ayton was in desperate need of a new team. The result ended up being the Lakers putting stock in Ayton being able to revive his career in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Lakers starting center Deandre Ayton discussed his relationship with franchise legend Shaquille O'Neal.