Jaxson Hayes has been the only other true center on their roster other than Anthony Davis, and although he has played well at times, he has been too lanky to consistently box out or get stops against bulkier centers.

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without center Jaxson Hayes for at least the next few games. Hayes sustained a left ankle sprain in practice Tuesday and will miss Wednesday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, the team said. Hayes will be reevaluated in ...

Los Angeles Lakers backup center Jaxson Hayes has sprained his left ankle during practice, and he won’t play when they host the Memphis Grizzlies.