Tough night for Deandre Ayton fans—after a solid double-double, he got benched following a costly lapse on a missed free throw that let Trey Murphy III turn up the heat with a three-point play. That moment really shifted momentum to the Pelicans, even though King James and Luka kept the Lakers in control. Ayton’s future as LA’s big man is looking shaky after this, especially with rumors swirling about a center upgrade. Thoughts on whether he’s the long-term answer? #Sports #Basketball #Lakers