Overview

• Ayton logged 20 minutes in Sunday’s loss to the Warriors, finishing with seven points, seven rebounds and two blocks.
• In his Lakers debut Friday, he took two shots and scored one point but grabbed eight boards with two blocks in 18 minutes.
• He told reporters he is not chasing numbers and is prioritizing protecting the rim, with his touches flowing from Luka Dončić, LeBron James and Austin Reaves.
• Austin Reaves said Ayton needs time to learn the system and that the team must find better ways to involve him on offense.
• LeBron James sat out with a glute issue as JJ Redick manages a longer ramp-up for the 40-year-old ahead of opening night.