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Los Angeles Lakers Face Backlash From NBA Fans For Recent Roster Move
Feb 20, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) sits on the bench with teammates during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Lakers Face Backlash From NBA Fans For Recent Roster Move

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI  |  By Ben Stinar  |  Last updated Jul 3, 2025 8:20 PM ET

Jaxson Hayes has been with the Los Angeles Lakers for each of the preivous two seasons.

The former Texas star finished this past year with averages of 6.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 72.2% from the field in 56 games.

According to to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Lakers will re-sign Hayes.

Via Charania: "Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN. Hayes' agents, Bill Duffy and Marlon Harrison of WME Basketball, finalized a contract with Lakers president Rob Pelinka on Thursday."

Many fans were upset with the move.

Anthony F. Irwin: "This sucks. I can’t lie."

@BolWrld: "THEY THOUGHT THEY WAS GETTING HORFORD"

@TWolvesLead: "LOL Lakers are trying to make LeBron leave"

@Hero_OfThe_Day: "This better not be the backup Center."

@jason23lake: "Please tell me this is fake"

@HoodieNaz_: "i’m sorry lakers fans"

@MattInfante: "Lakers have issues at center. "


This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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