It’s one step forward, one step back for the purple and gold on their injury report. Taurean Prince is set to return to action against the Miami Heat on Monday, but now the Lakers have confirmed that Jaxson Hayes will be out due to a left ankle sprain.
Lakers say Jaxson Hayes (left ankle sprain) has been downgraded to out tonight vs. Miami.
— Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) November 6, 2023
This means L.A. will play without Hayes, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Gabe Vincent, Jarred Vanderbilt and Rui Hachimura, giving the Lakers limited depth and experience off the bench.