Lakers injury update: Is Jaxson Hayes playing tonight vs. Timberwolves, Rudy Gobert? originally appeared on The Sporting News ...

The Lakers are hopeful that they can get Marcus Smart and Jaxson Hayes back from injury for their upcoming road trip.

Dave McMenamin: Jaxson Hayes starting the 2nd half at center over Deandre Ayton. Ayton has not come to the bench since halftime ended. Waiting on word from the team on his status.

Hayes (knee) finished with two points (1-2 FG), three assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block in 13 minutes off the bench Wednesday in the Lakers ' 116-115 win over the Timberwolves.

Lakers Jaxson Hayes and Luka Doncic are developing a bond, with Hayes working to join Doncic on the Slovenian national team.

Hayes (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves. Hayes has missed the last three games due to a knee issue. He appears to be trending in the right direction to return. If he ...

Rebounding, a big weakness for the Lakers this past spring, will be key for them in Friday's matchup. Unfortunately, they ...

The reserve center, who played 14 minutes in the season-opening loss to Golden State on Tuesday, was ruled out for Friday’s ...

The 25-year-old center says, “Getting that connection and chemistry with Luka would be awesome.” Slovenia is coming off a ...

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Jaxson Hayes will return for the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but Marcus Smart remains out.

Jaxson Hayes is hoping to be available for the Lakers' regular-season opener on Tuesday after hurting his wrist on Friday.