Summary
The Los Angeles Lakers are dealing with multiple injuries to key players. Jaxson Hayes, who was filling in for another injured player, was ruled out during a game against the Phoenix Suns due to an ankle injury.
Key Facts
- The Lakers have been missing several players recently due to injuries, including Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, and Gabe Vincent.
- Luka Doncic, another key player, was also injured with a lower left leg contusion during a game with the Los Angeles Clippers.
- Jaxson Hayes, the backup for Deandre Ayton, injured his ankle early in a game against the Phoenix Suns and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
- During the game against the Suns, the Lakers were trailing by nearly 30 points.
- Jaxson Hayes was previously considered a starting player after the Lakers traded Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic.
- The injured players, Reaves and Ayton, are set to return for the game against the Suns, while others remain out.
