Hayes said he will start center in Thursday's game versus the Wizards, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. With Anthony Davis (abdomen) out for at least a week, Hayes will get the first opportunity to start at center in his absence.

Anthony Davis exited Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers, and it was quickly reported that he had an abdominal strain. Now, the Lakers star will miss at least one week as he recovers from that strain, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.