Jarred

Vanderbilt

Initially probable after sitting out Tuesday’s win over the Timberwolves, Hayes will miss a second consecutive game. Jarred Vanderbilt picked up some backup center minutes the last time out, and that will also be the case against the Bulls.

Hayes was a late scratch for Tuesday’s win over the Timberwolves, with his absence freeing up additional minutes for Jarred Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt would get all of his minutes at the power forward position if Hayes is available on Thursday. Neither player should be rostered in fantasy leagues.

Having ruled out Maxi Kleber (back) less than an hour before Tuesday’s scheduled tip time, the Lakers announced shortly after that Hayes is also out. Jarred Vanderbilt takes on added importance within the frontcourt rotation, and there may also be a few minutes available to Drew Timme.

Kleber will miss a second straight game due to a lumbar sprain. With Deandre Ayton (knee) also out, Jarred Vanderbilt will likely slot in as the backup center. He is not worth the streaming risk in most leagues.

Hayes pushed the mascot before their game against the Wizards on Jan. 30. Jarred Vanderbilt and Maxi Kleber should fill out the backup center minutes for the Lakers.

With Jaxson Hayes already out, the Lakers could ill afford not to have their starting center available for Saturday’s game. Unfortunately, Ayton will not be able to play against the Trail Blazers. Jarred Vanderbilt may move into the starting lineup, and there will also be a need for rotation minutes from Maxi Kleber and even Drew Timme.

Both Hayes and Deandre Ayton (knee) are questionable, so the Lakers could end up incredibly shorthanded down low. If both are sidelined, Jarred Vanderbilt and Drew Timme would likely be next in line to fill out center minutes.

Hayes will miss a second consecutive game as he recovers from a sore left hamstring. The Lakers will have to go small when Deandre Ayton isn’t on the floor, with Jarred Vanderbilt serving as the small-ball center.

Hayes sat out Tuesday’s win over the Hawks with a sore left hamstring. His absence led to Jarred Vanderbilt spending most of his night as a small-ball center. This does not affect fantasy basketball.

Hayes is dealing with left hamstring soreness. The 25-year-old center had 12 points and five rebounds off the bench Monday against the Kings. With Hayes sidelined, Jarred Vanderbilt will likely spend some time at center while Deandre Ayton sits.