The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to get backup center Jaxson Hayes back on Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns after a six-game absence due to an ankle sprain.
Given the Lakers’ lack of size in the frontcourt due to injuries, getting Hayes back will be a welcomed addition.
Six games isn’t a long absence but Hayes said he was still able to pick up some things while watching the Lakers from the sidelines.
“Obviously you watch and you just watch where you would be playing, the things that you would. I definitely thought I could take some time and help our defense out tomorrow when I get back, just took some notes from what I was watching,” Hayes said after practice on Monday.