During the pre-game warmups of the Lakers, Wizards center Anthony Davis was joking with a couple of his former teammates.

This isn’t new for Jaxson Hayes. It was only last year when Hayes, now the Los Angeles Lakers’ backup center, was the team’s full-time starting big man after the franchise traded Anthony Davis to the ...

The former Lakers star remains out with injury while maintaining ties to his old team during Washington’s loss.

HOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 26: Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the first half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.