The Los Angeles Lakers have managed to win games as of late despite their front court depth thin with players like Jaxson Hayes still sidelined.
Hayes has dealt with ankle injuries throughout the 2024-25 season, missing six games after spraining it the first time and missing more than 10 games since hurting it again.
Head coach JJ Redick previously said the focus for Hayes is to strengthen his ankle, though didn’t have a clear timeline on when the big man will be able to return to the lineup. However, after a recent practice Redick noted that Hayes was back to practicing and that he is now considered day-to-day.