The Los Angeles Lakers are not going to make any deep playoff run with Jaxson Hayes starting at center, claims one anonymous NBA executive.
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes will be out for the remainder of Wednesday's game.  Hayes has been ruled out for the second half of the Jazz game due to
The Los Angeles Lakers announced Jaxson Hayes is ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Utah Jazz due to a facial contusion. Hayes took a shot to the face in the first quarter and went back to the locker room.
The Lakers suffered a major injury blow against the Jazz as they lost starting center Jaxson Hayes for the rest of the game.
Luka Doncic officially made his debut with the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, giving NBA fans the first look at the new duo of Doncic and LeBron James. Doncic was able to record 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in a 132-113 win over the Utah Jazz, his first game back since suffering a calf injury on Christmas Day.
As the Lakers adjust to their revamped offense, Hayes’ early success is a sign of how dangerous this team can become.
After Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams failed his physical and the Los Angeles Lakers opted to rescind his trade, L.A. pivoted, signing 7-footer Alex Len
The Los Angeles Lakers' trade for Mark Williams fell through due to health concerns, leading to signing veteran Alex Len and relying on Jaxson Hayes.
The Lakers hold a 32-20 record and are in fifth place in the Western Conference and are looking to move up in the standings in the days and weeks to come. They won 12 of their last 15 games leading into the All-Star break. Charlotte has the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference at 13-39 and has lost 11 of its last 13 contests.