There were still some moves to be done

There were still some moves to be done to further enhance the squad, even if the Los Angeles Lakers were able to turn their season around with the deals they made at the deadline and go to the Western Conference Finals. This summer's free agency saw some activity from Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, who made the most of his moves on the first day. Jaxson Hayes, a youthful and athletic centre with a chance to play with star Anthony Davis, was one of the new faces that was signed.

The 23-year-old transfers from a club that is competing for a title to a circumstance where he was young with the New Orleans Pelicans, which will provide Hayes the required experience on what it means to win and what it takes to succeed on a contending team. What the 6'10" big will bring to the Lakers and how he will contribute this season will be interesting to see.