Getty PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 26: Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. D eandre Ayton has been the lingering concern for the Los Angeles Lakers all season. While he plays well, the team experiences success, but when he doesn’t, it becomes a major issue for a group that hopes to make a postseason run this year. However, while there have been major questions about both Ayton’s