"The 7-footer missed the second half of Friday's exhibition game with a right wrist contusion after he caught a lob from Luka Doncic and was bumped in the air while jamming a two-handed dunk in the first quarter. He stayed in the game for the second quarter and expects to be ready for Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Golden State Warriors."
"But in Doncic's first training camp with the Lakers since last year's midseason trade, players, including new center Deandre Ayton are still adjusting to Doncic's passes. While coach JJ Redick said he was happy with the Lakers' 28 assists to 10 turnovers in the preseason game against the Kings, he estimated the team missed seven assist opportunities because of misfired lobs or overly complicated passes."
Jaxson Hayes suffered a right wrist contusion after being bumped in the air while finishing a two-handed dunk, but X-rays were negative and an MRI showed a light sprain. Hayes missed the game's second half but remained in the second quarter and expects to be ready for Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Golden State Warriors. Hayes scored six preseason points, all dunks, and connected with Luka Doncic on his first basket while playing together in the preseason. Teammates, including new center Deandre Ayton, are adjusting to Doncic’s pick-and-roll passes, and coach JJ Redick noted missed assist opportunities from misfired or overly complicated passes.
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