Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) controls the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Crypto.com Aren

The one thing that feels unsustainable about the Lakers as it pertains to them being actual contenders in the West is their center rotation after trading Anthony Davis. Jaxson Hayes has been solid since being elevated to the starting role and figures to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of Doncic’s arrival,

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Jaxson Hayes was ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Utah Jazz due to a facial contusion.

The Los Angeles Lakers were short-handed in their last game before the All-Star break, which they lost to the Utah Jazz. Starting center Jaxson Hayes left early due to a facial contusion, while guard Gabe Vincent and forward Dorian Finney-Smith,

Coming into the All-Star break, the Lakers had quite a few players who needed to get some rest in order to get healthy. While LeBron James was the only player who was at All-Star

The Lakers have signed veteran center Alex Len to bolster their depleted frontcourt, waiving Christian Wood to make room. With Mark Williams no longer an option, Len is expected to compete with Jaxson Hayes for minutes as L.

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes said his mentality hasn't changed despite the team looking to add another big man.

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, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) controls the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Crypto.com Aren

An anonymous NBA executive told ESPN that he doesn't fully believe this is the Lakers' year because the team lacks one major ingredient.

The Los Angeles Lakers have looked like potential title contenders over the last month, going 14-4 in their last 18 games while possessing the league's best defensive rating over that stretch.

As the Lakers adjust to their revamped offense, Hayes’ early success is a sign of how dangerous this team can become.