Hayes now joins new signing Deandre Ayton to round out the Lakers’ rotation at center, leaving no remaining roster spots, or a need at the five. With two big men locked in, the Lakers have theoretically moved on from the idea of adding Horford to their plans.

NBA insider Brett Siegel said that the Golden State Warriors and the LA Lakers have remained interested in 18-year veteran Al Horford.

NBA free agency is officially underway. Players were legally allowed to begin negotiating with teams across the league as of Monday evening, and there will be a flurry of activity this week. The most surprising free agency news to date happened Tuesday morning when the Bucks said they were signing big man Myles Turner,

The Los Angeles Lakers are “in talks” to get another center after signing Deandre Ayton, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The Lakers have been linked to Al Horford, who is a free agent, and Phoenix Suns big man Nick Richards.

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly expected to be a top suitor for veteran center Al Horford when the NBA free-agent negotiating period opens Monday at 6 p.m. ET.

NBA free agency officially kicked off on Monday evening as the negotiating window opened for eligible players and all teams across the league at 6 p.m. ET. Monday night was relatively quiet, but the first stunners of the new league year came Tuesday morning.

The Los Angeles Lakers are landing a former $132 million No. 1 pick in the latest NBA free agency news as LeBron James lurks in background.