Deandre Ayton Returns from Elbow Injury, Showing Low Production but High Fantasy Floor

Lakers' Deandre Ayton recently returned after missing two games due to an elbow injury. In four games since his return, he's averaged just 10.8 points and 6.3 rebounds, attempting no more than nine shots per game. His season average of 9.7 shot attempts is a career-low, though he's shooting 70.6% from the field. Despite recent struggles, Ayton logs 29 minutes nightly, averaging 14.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks for the season, making him a consistent double-double threat with a high fantasy floor.