Hayes, the No. 62 free agent on CBS Sports' board, played in 56 games and started 35. In those appearances, Hayes averaged 6.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game. However, Hayes' playing time diminished a bit in the playoffs, and he did not play at all in Game 5 of the team's first-round series loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Los Angeles Lakers have a better idea of what its depth at center will look like with Jaxson Hayes expected to return for another season.

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. pic.twitter.com/fZOeqVyo9u