Deandre Ayton remains biggest Lakers’ X-factor during offseason

Source: New York Post

Deandre Ayton was the Lakers’ biggest X-factor during the 2025-26 season that ended during the playoff’s second round after a four-game sweep by the Thunder. And Ayton will remain that for the Lakers during the offseason until he makes the decision that’ll have a ripple effect on the team’s summer plans. 5 Deandre Ayton is the Lakers’ biggest X-factor in the offseason.