Ayton Probable for Friday's Mavericks Game After Knee Injury

Lakers center Deandre Ayton (right knee contusion) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Mavericks. He has missed the last two games due to the injury. Ayton's return would likely move Jaxson Hayes back to the bench. In November, Ayton has averaged 16.0 points on 74.7% shooting, 8.8 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.9 blocks, and 0.9 steals over 27.8 minutes per game across nine contests.