The Lakers signed Jaxson Hayes to more than the minimum and now might have cap issues

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On Sunday, it was revealed that Jaxson Hayes had signed with the Lakers for more than the minimum, which now limits what the team can do with the bi-annual exception.

The return of Jaxson Hayes to the Lakers this offseason wasn’t entirely unexpected. The contract he signed, though, is certainly a surprise.

After a strong second half of the regular season, Hayes returned to the Lakers on Thursday to serve as the backup to Deandre Ayton, a more natural role.