Lakers News: Jaxson Hayes Unsure If He Will Exercise Player Option For Next Season

Last summer, the Los Angeles Lakers took a flyer on then free agent center Jaxson Hayes, who had something to prove as a former lottery pick. Hayes was an athletic big man who could move well laterally but did not possess enough strength to handle physical centers. Regardless, Hayes created some highlight-worthy dunks this season, becoming a reliable lob threat for Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell and LeBron James. Now eliminated from the postseason, Hayes has a player option for the 2024-25 season and does not have to make an official decision till June 29.