Jaxson Hayes (Los Angeles Lakers)
July 2025
Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has signed a one-year deal to return to the Lakers after emerging as last season’s starting center. He shot a career-best 72.2% and averaged 6.8 points and 4.8 rebounds.
Hayes’ agents finalized the deal with Lakers president Rob Pelinka shortly after the franchise signed Deandre Ayton. Hayes will now serve as Ayton’s backup following limited playoff usage last season.