Lakers' Deandre Ayton Out vs. Clippers with Bruised Right Knee

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton will miss Tuesday night's game against the Clippers at Crypto.com Arena due to a bruised right knee. Jaxson Hayes is slated to start at center in Ayton's place. The Lakers also announced they signed forward Drew Timme to a two-way contract and waived two-way center Christian Koloko. Timme, who played for the South Bay Lakers, averaged 25.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 25.5 minutes over six G League games.