Jaxson Hayes has been the only other true center on their roster other than Anthony Davis, and although he has played well at times, he has been too lanky to consistently box out or get stops against bulkier centers.

The team announced ahead of Wednesday’s home game against the Memphis Grizzlies that backup center Jaxson Hayes suffered a sprained left ankle during Tuesday’s practice – a play Coach JJ Redick described as a “freak play” – and will be re ...

Los Angeles Lakers backup center Jaxson Hayes has sprained his left ankle during practice, and he won’t play when they host the Memphis Grizzlies.