The Los Angeles Lakers’ frontcourt depth has been tested to begin the season as Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood have yet to play while Jaxson Hayes has missed time as well.
Hayes missed six games after spraining his right ankle. He was able to return against the Phoenix Suns although he re-aggravated the injury at the end of the game and has now missed the Lakers’ last nine games since.
It remains to be seen when Hayes will be able to return to the lineup, but head coach JJ Redick said after practice on Tuesday that there should be an update soon.