Despite the Los Angeles Lakers' hope that Deandre Ayton can solve their issues at center next season, at least one person who used to work for one of his former clubs is pessimistic about the 26-year-old making a positive impact.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in acquiring a center from the Phoenix Suns via trade this offseason.

Why this Suns center is linked to the Knicks and the Lakers in potential trade talks as the busy offseason continues. After the Phoenix Suns traded for Mark Williams and drafted a center with the No. 10 pick in the NBA Draft, Nick Richards is perceived to be the odd man out in a logjam in the frontcourt.