Hayes: I met Redick and Pelinka at the end of last season and they hope I m back

Today, Lakers player Hayes was interviewed by the media after the team's training.

This year's offseason, Hayes returned to the Lakers with a one-year contract. Hayes said: "People ignored our performance before the playoffs. We played very well before that. Just after the season, I had a friendly meeting with Redick and Pelinka. They clearly expressed their hope that I would come back. We talked about some specific matters. I am very excited to return."

Hayes served as the Lakers' main center last season, playing for the Lakers in total, playing 56 games for the Lakers, averaging 6.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, and shooting percentage of 72.2% was a career high.