Center Deandre Ayton is reportedly garnering interest from multiple teams after getting bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers this week.

Ayton can give Luka Dončić the instant lob threat that he has craved ever since the Lakers acquired him in February. Ayton can give the Lakers easy buckets partly because LeBron James prides himself on making the right pass. Ayton can give the Lakers the steady rim protection they lacked in the playoffs after trading Anthony Davis.

The Lakers still seem to be in pole position to sign Deandre Ayton, but the Pacers are looming after losing Myles Turner.