Hot take: If the Lakers and DeAndre Ayton part ways, as expected, we should sign him
Granted, he's not anywhere near the elite, franchise player he was supposed to be when taken #1 overall by the Suns. But he's a solid 7-footer, he can create his own shot and is a good scorer from 15-feet in, he's good in the pick and roll, he's quick enough to switch and defend on the perimeter, he can alter shots around the rim, and he consistently averages over 10 rebounds per game despite only playing about 28-30 mins. Plus, he's only 27 years old and he played 72 games this year. And with OO, we could split his time and manage his workload.
His value is being overlooked because he's on a team with LeBron, Luka, and Reaves, but he brings a lot to the table.
There are no elite centers in this draft. So, take the best guard available and add an established player like Ayton to the front court.
It seems highly unlikely that he'll exercise his $8.1 million player option when he could easily make more by becoming an UFA this summer. Not sure how much money he'd expect, but if he hits the market, we should probably be involved.