Jaxson Hayes has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers as a backup to Deandre Ayton. Last season, Hayes had a standout performance, averaging 6.8 points per game and shooting 72% from the field while starting 35 games. However, he faced challenges in the postseason, leading to benching during crucial games. Despite these struggles, he demonstrated explosive offensive capabilities, notably playing well with Luka Dončić. His openness to returning to the Lakers was previously expressed on social media, indicating his desire to continue with the team.
Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN.
Hayes had one of the best regular seasons of his career, averaging 6.8 points, shooting 72% from the field and starting in 35 games for the Lakers last year.
Despite the sour end to the year, Hayes showed that he can be an explosive offensive player and played well alongside Luka Dončić.
Recently, he stated on social media that he was open to coming back to play for the Lakers, foreshadowing Thursday's news.
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