The Los Angeles Lakers will be missing center Jaxson Hayes for several games due to a left ankle sprain sustained during practice. His absence adds to the team's injury woes, as Christian Wood is still recovering from knee surgery and Anthony Davis is dealing with an eye injury.

Hayes, in his second season with the Lakers, has been contributing with an average of 6.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. The Lakers are currently 6-4 and will face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup soon.