Lakers Re-sign Jaxson Hayes, Add No-Trade Clause

The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed center Jaxson Hayes to a one-year contract, his third consecutive such deal with the team, which includes a full no-trade clause under the NBA's collective bargaining agreement. Hayes averaged 6.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and shot a career-high 72.2% from the field last season, starting 35 of 56 games. After the Lakers traded Anthony Davis to Dallas for Luka Doncic, Hayes saw limited playoff action and is now set to back up new starting center Deandre Ayton. The Lakers' attempts to acquire Utah's Walker Kessler were unsuccessful due to high trade demands from the Jazz. With Ayton and Hayes, the Lakers' center depth is now solidified. Hayes's contract negotiations were managed by agents Bill Duffy and Marlon Harrison in conjunction with Lakers GM Rob Pelinka.