In his first game back, the Lakers center limped to locker room after playing 17 minutes, leaving Los Angeles with just two true centers as they struggle with NBA's 27th-ranked defense

After only just making his return to the lineup, the Lakers saw Jaxson Hayes go down late with another injury in the team’s loss to the Suns.

Jaxson Hayes praised Christian Koloko for stepping up in his absence and giving the Los Angeles Lakers solid center minutes off the bench.