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.

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.

Backup center Jaxson Hayes suffered a left ankle sprain in practice Tuesday, the team announced. He will miss Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies and be reevaluated in 1-2 weeks, the team said.