US EditionJaxson Hayes Returning to Lakers on 1-Year Deal
- On July 3, the Lakers re-signed Jaxson Hayes to a one-year deal and added Deandre Ayton on a two-year, $16.6 million contract, reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.
- Following their first-round playoff exit, the Lakers traded Anthony Davis, prompting roster reshaping with Hayes re-signed and Ayton acquired for frontcourt depth.
- Analysis shows Hayes averaged 9.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.2 blocks over 24 games, with a de facto no-trade clause; Ayton’s two-year, $16.6M deal supports roster depth.
- With Ayton expected to start and Hayes as backup, the league will monitor how these lineup changes impact team success.
- Beyond the immediate shake-up, the Lakers head into 2025-26 with strengthened frontcourt, relying on Ayton’s rim protection and Hayes’s versatility to boost success, as league watchers assess their impact.
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Marietta Daily JournalReports: Lakers re-sign C Jaxson Hayes for one year
A day after adding free agent center Deandre Ayton, the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly agreed to a deal on Thursday to bring back their incumbent at the position, Jaxson Hayes.
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