According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Los Angeles Lakers have made the decision to re-sign Jaxson Hayes for another season. The official agreement is a one-year deal.

This comes immediately after signing newly bought out free agent Deandre Ayton to a two-year contract. Los Angeles will have Hayes backup Ayton.

This signing wasn’t making headlines until it was discovered the 25-year-old is getting a no-trade clause. This isn’t parody, as he is literally getting a no-trade clause for this upcoming season.

How is this so? Well, per Trevor Lane, Hayes is able to get a de facto no-trade clause due to signing with the Lakers for his third year, this secures his Bird rights for Los Angeles. With his Bird rights being secured, Hayes now has the power to waive any potential trade he does not want to be apart of.

He will be an exclusive group of LeBron James and Bradley Beal for this upcoming season.

Last season, Hayes averaged 6.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and one assist per game in 56 appearances.

According to multiple reports, spearheaded by Arizona Republic’s Duane Rankin, Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns are actively discussing a potential buyout that will officially end their partnership after two seasons.

Beal has two years left on his contract, totaling $110 million. It’s unclear the exact number they may agree to, but Phoenix is ready to get off his contract and free themselves up financially.

Teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, and Golden State Warriors have shown interest in acquiring him, if he’s bought out and a free agent. Beyond the money and injury history of Beal, that no-trade clause is keeping teams away from trading for him.

Last season, the 32-year-old averaged 17.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.1 steals. His PPG is the second-worst in his career, his first would have been his rookie season with 13.9 points per game.

In the 53 games he played last season, fans also saw his field goal percentage, three-point percentage, assists, and rebounds take a dip from the previous years.

Beal’s injury history has continued to get worse as time goes on, as the veteran guard has not played 60 or more games since the 2020-21 season.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Al Horford is currently weighing all his options for his future in the National Basketball Association.

Right now, the veteran is picking him playing with the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and retirement. Currently, the Warriors are the favored team to land Horford.

“I’m told he is reviewing multiple options including the Warriors, the Lakers, but also retirement,” said Shams Charania on a Thursday afternoon Sports Center appearance. “He is 39 years old. He just finished season 18. I’m told it would be a surprise if he makes a final decision by this weekend. He certainly has earned the right to make a decision at his own time.

“I will say though the Warriors are hopeful of where they stand in all this if Al Horford decides to play again.”

The 39-year-old has been described as a solid fit for Golden State, as he would boost their perimeter shooting and defense.

Last season, Horford averaged 9.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.