Lakers forward Rui Hachimura spoke about Deandre Ayton’s impact on offense following the team‘s first preseason win.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has opened up on his expectations with new teammate and big man Deandre Ayton for the upcoming season.

Deandre Ayton is taking pride in being the starting center of the Los Angeles Lakers and the anchor of their defense.

Deandre Ayton didn’t get off to the strongest start in the Los Angeles Lakers’ first two preseason games, but in their most recent contest the center gave a nice glimpse of what he is capable of on both sides of the court.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt saw action in the first half against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.

In Sunday's preseason matchup against the Golden State Warriors, Ayton scored 14 points along with eight rebounds and five assists in the Lakers' 126-116. While preseason results aren't important, the performance of players is perhaps a prelude to the regular season.

For all the focus on what adding a center could do for Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves looks as though he will be just as big a beneficiary of the Lakers’ improved pick-and-roll game with new Los Angeles big man Deandre Ayton.

Deandre Ayton has been a key pickup for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, given their void at the center position. As the Mark Williams trade didn't go as planned last season, it left JJ Redick's roster without a true traditional big man.