The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a one-year contract to re-sign free agent center Jaxson Hayes. The deal, reportedly worth $3 million, was finalized between Hayes' agents, Bill Duffy and Marlon Harrison of WME Basketball, and Lakers president Rob Pelinka. This marks Hayes' third consecutive one-year contract with the Lakers. The team has been actively managing its roster, having signed their second center in the last two days, and is expected to maintain access to the bi-annual exception. Hayes' return strengthens the Lakers' frontcourt depth ahead of the upcoming NBA season.