Los Angeles Lakers backup center Jaxson Hayes has supplied an injury update on his health following a preseason scare. <\/p>\n
More news:\u00a0Lakers\u2019 LeBron James Set to Make Unfortunate Personal History With Injury Setback<\/a><\/p>\n The 7-foot big man exited Los Angeles’ 117-116 preseason defeat against the Sacramento Kings on Friday. In just eight minutes of action, he scored six points on 3-of-4 shooting from the floor, four boards, and a steal, while logging a -5 plus-minus.<\/p>\n According to Khobi Price of The Orange County Register, Hayes has what he’s classifying as a light wrist sprain, but plans to suit up for LA’s season opening game on Tuesday against the revamped Golden State Warriors.<\/p>\n Jaxson Hayes says he has a light sprain in his wrist but will be fine to play for Tuesday’s opener against the Warriors.<\/p>\n \u2014 Khobi Price (@khobi_price) October 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n In 32 minutes, five-time All-NBA First Team superstar guard Luka Doncic paced the Lakers with 31 points on 8-of-16 shooting from the floor (6-of-11 from deep) and 9-of-12 shooting from the charity stripe, pulled down nine dimes, grabbed five rebounds, swiped a steal and blocked one shot. <\/p>\n Forward Rui Hachimura, playing his more natural four spot with LeBron James shelved, chipped in 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting from the field (4-of-5 from beyond the arc) and 2-of-2 shooting from the free throw line. <\/p>\n More news: Lakers\u2019 JJ Redick Provides Ominous Update on LeBron James Sciatica Injury<\/a><\/p>\n Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent each notched 14 points apiece, while new starting center logged 12 points and nine rebounds. <\/p>\n Austin Reaves had an off night, scoring eight points on just 3-of-15 shooting.<\/p>\n This story will be updated…<\/p>\n Latest Lakers News<\/p>\n For more news and notes on the Los Angeles Lakers, visit\u00a0Los Angeles Lakers on SI<\/a>.<\/p>\n