The Los Angeles Lakers should regret trading Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two second-round draft picks as they search for a backup big man (subscription required) behind Walker Kessler. They aren’t finding a starting power forward and a backup big man, while dumping the required salary. Lakers should regret Deandre Ayton trade as backup center need arisesLA signed Kevon Looney to a minimum contract, but the three-time NBA champion played just 21 games last season for the Pelicans. The Ayton trade benefited Anthony Davis more than the Lakers. The seven-footer could destroy reserve big men and prove he is a starting-caliber player elsewhere.