JJ Redick said after practice on Monday that the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to list center Jaxson Hayes as probable to return to the lineup for Tuesday night’s NBA Cup matchup against the Phoenix Suns. Hayes has not played since Nov. 10 when he suffered an ankle injury in replacement of Anthony Davis, but he confirmed that he will be returning on Tuesday.
It was a six-game absence for Hayes, and the Lakers went 4-2 in that span.
Davis (left plantar fasciitis) will likely listed as probable while Jarred Vanderbilt (right foot surgery recovery), Bronny James (left heel contusion), Jalen Hood-Schifino (left hamstring strain), Quincy Olivari (right ankle sprain) and Christian Wood (left knee surgery recovery) are all expected to still be out with their respective injuries.