The NBA Lakers have suffered a wave of injuries recently, and they have also swallowed a wave of 4 consecutive defeats. However, there was good news on the 16th, and the 24-year-old main center Hayes is expected to return.

James & Hayes

Hayes has played an important role in the Lakers' restricted area this season, especially after the arrival of Doncic and the departure of Davis. Hayes has played in 40 games this season (19 starts), averaging 6.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 hot pots per game, but he has missed four consecutive games due to a right knee injury.

However, according to the Lakers injury report, Hayes and Doncic, who was absent on the 15th due to injury management, and the game against the Suns on the 17th are all listed as probable, and the rookie shooter Knight who scored 32 points on the 15th is also listed as a probable.

In addition, Finney Smith and Vincent, who were also absent on the 15th due to injury management, are listed as doubtful for tomorrow's game, while Hachimura and James are still confirmed to be unable to play.

Yesterday, the Lakers lost to the Nuggets 126-131, but head coach Redick revealed before the game that Hachimura, James and Hayes are all about to return. Hayes is now expected to be back on the court tomorrow, while Hachimura and James are also expected to return next week.