Former Longhorn Jaxson Hayes is returning to the Lakers on a one-year deal. The Ohio native is coming off a very productive 2024-2025 campaign in Los Angeles, where he proved that he is a valuable bench piece. He will now look to build on his success in his third season as a Laker.

The Los Angeles Lakers have a better idea of what its depth at center will look like with Jaxson Hayes expected to return for another season.