The Los Angeles Lakers' 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors exposed flaws in their rotation, including the performance of new starting center Deandre Ayton.
Ayton, a former No. 1 draft pick, was criticized after his first regular season outing with the team, prompting speculation about his future with the franchise.
Ayton signed a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers that includes a player option for the second year.
Some, like FanSided's Jason Reed, suggest Ayton might not make it past the first season of his $16.2 million contract due to his underwhelming debut.
Autor's summary: Lakers' Deandre Ayton faces criticism after debut.