Deandre Ayton reportedly had a messy tenure that ultimately led to the Portland Trail Blazers buying out his contract, but his new squad could help put some of his past issues behind him.

The Los Angeles Lakers secured their most significant need this offseason. They signed DeAndre Ayton after missing out on several top centers. The decision quickly shifts focus to one of the historic moments of 2022,

For the Los Angeles Lakers, one glaring roster priority heading into the offseason was filling the void at the center position. After trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Doncic,