The Los Angeles Lakers will be heavily looking into adding to the frontcourt this summer. Los Angeles doesn't currently have a starting caliber center on the roster, so it will be a priority for the front office.
Every team around the NBA also understands this, so it could be tough for the Lakers to make any major moves. But one option for the Lakers is to bring back center Jaxson Hayes.
Hayes faired well as the starter for the Lakers during the regular season, but as the postseason got underway, his time on the court quickly faded. This has made many people skeptical of him returning to the team next year.
But Hayes has now broken his silence on the matter. Hayes took to social media and responded to a comment from a fan about his future in Los Angeles.
Lakers unrestricted free agent center Jaxson Hayes hasn’t ruled out a return to Los Angeles.
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