The Los Angeles Lakers signed Nigel Hayes to a 10-day contract on Friday in what was their second such deal of the week. Hayes participated in shootaround and is available for the matchup against the Indiana Pacers.
Hayes’ time with the organization begins in the building he has fond memories of playing in during March Madness as a sophomore at Wisconsin. The Badgers won their Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games in Los Angeles and ultimately advanced to the championship game but suffered a five-point defeat at the hands of Duke.
“It was fantastic,” Hayes said of playing at Staples Center.