Deandre Ayton joins the Los Angeles Lakers at center, signaling a pivot to a more traditional big presence alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Ayton’s career 16.4 PPG and 10.5 RPG, paired with improved tools on defense, position him as a clear upgrade in the middle. Rookies Jake LaRavia and Adou Thiero bring shooting and defensive upside, providing floor replacements and depth. Off the court, the Lakers’ LA move dovetails with a Dodgers-dominated weekend: three Lakers threw first pitches at Dodger Stadium, as LA fans look toward a busy stretch that includes a Freeway Series vs. the Angels after the Blue Jays series. For fantasy players, Ayton’s arrival could nudge the center rotation toward more productive nights, while LaRavia and Thiero offer late-round, pace-and-space potential.