Getty Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka. The Los Angeles Lakers checked in on a number of starting-level centers before landing on Deandre Ayton in free agency. He’ll likely be the starter next season. However, Ayton has an injury history, so the team can’t rely on him to be available for 82 games. There were some intriguing backup options available, but Los Angeles decided to go with a familiar face. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania , the Lakers have re-signed center Jaxson Hayes to a one-