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Utah sports roundup: Jazz sign Bamba; BYU inks guard; Utah may reno Huntsman Center For the fourth time in less than two years, the Utah Jazz have signed or acquired journeyman center Mo Bamba and, for now, the team’s standa...

JULY 9 • STANDARD.NET

Utah Jazz Agree to 2-Year Contract With Jaxson Hayes: What It Means The Utah Jazz have added former Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes to address their need at center.

JULY 1 • SI.COM

Report: Jazz, Jaxson Hayes agree to 2-year deal The veteran center-forward will reportedly join Utah after playing three seasons in LA.

JULY 1 • NBA.COM

Lakers center Jaxson Hayes agrees to $12 million deal with Utah The dominoes of the Lakers’ offseason continue to fall into place. Backup big man Jaxson Hayes is heading to the Jazz on a two-year deal. Ja...

JULY 1 • NYPOST.COM

Signing with Jazz The Jazz are signing Hayes to a two-year, $12 million deal Wednesday, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com.

Impact The second season on the contract has a team option as well. Hayes spent his last three years with the Lakers, but now he's lined up to compete for the backup center role behind Jusuf Nurkic with Kyle Filipowski next year. Hayes averaged 7.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.8 blocks in 18.3 minutes over 66 regular-season contests in 2025-26.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Freeman Headlines Kids Of Former NFL Players Making Their Names In Other Sports

Team USA's Alex Freeman is leading the charge of breakout athletes across sports with NFL bloodlines.

JUNE 25 • FOX SPORTS

Alex Freeman Headlines Kids Of Former NFL Players Making Their Names In Other Sports

Lakers will re-sign Austin Reaves to a 4-year, $185 million deal, AP source says

Austin Reaves is re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year contract worth $185 million, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Jaxson Hayes may have just sealed Lakers fate without even signing a contract Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has seemingly strengthened his bond with Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic.

JUNE 16 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers have two clear retention priorities beyond Austin Reaves and LeBron James The Los Angeles Lakers want to keep Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes in town.

JUNE 15 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Luka Doncic's second-favorite teammate all but a lock to return to Lakers next season Jaxson Hayes has job security.

MAY 16 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers want LeBron James to return for another season alongside Luka Doncic, GM Rob Pelinka says

If LeBron James wants to keep playing professional basketball, the Los Angeles Lakers want it to be with them

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Strong effort off bench in Game 4 Hayes logged 18 points (6-8 FG, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 27 minutes off the bench during Monday's 115-110 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Co...

Impact The 25-year-old center was the only member of the Lakers' second unit to score in double digits in the season-ending loss -- the rest of the team's bench managed just five points combined. It was Hayes's best scoring effort of the playoffs, and he heads into free agency this offseason having averaged 7.5 points, 4.1 boards, 0.9 assists and 0.8 blocks in 18.3 minutes over 66 regular-season contests.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Even an unlikely hero couldn't save Lakers from inevitable Thunder sweep The Lakers turned to an unlikely hero in Jaxson Hayes with their season on the line, and the outcome was extremely predictable.

MAY 12 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers criticize officiating after Game 2 loss to Thunder in West semis

Lakers coach JJ Redick criticized the way LeBron James is officiated and guard Austin Reaves complained about treatment from the referees after Los Angeles lost 125-107 to the Okla...

MAY 8 • Associated Press

Jaxson Hayes importance to Lakers skyrockets as Ayton reverts to troubling habits Deandre Ayton’s foul trouble derailed the Lakers in Game 1, and now Jaxson Hayes is being looked at as a major X factor ahead of Game 2 in O...

MAY 6 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Chips in full stat line in win Hayes accumulated six points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 101-94 win over the Rockets in Game 2 of...

Impact Hayes had missed the Lakers' final four contests of the regular season due to left foot soreness, but he's back to handling his typical role as the top backup center behind Deandre Ayton this postseason. As long as Ayton stays healthy, however, Hayes could have a hard time cracking the 20-minute plateau on a consistent basis.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

"Luka just gained another weapon" - NBA Fans Fired Up as Jaxson Hayes Set to Play with Luka Doncic on Slovenian National Team LA Lakers center Jaxson Hayes received great news on Monday regarding his future career in international competition.

APRIL 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Lakers' Luka Doncic sees 'goal' realized as Jaxson Hayes secures Slovenian citizenship After a months-long process, Jaxson Hayes has officially secured his Slovenian citizenship, with the Los Angeles Lakers center citing teamma...

APRIL 21 • BOLAVIP.COM

Jaxson Hayes quickly becoming long-term Lakers lock thanks to Luka Doncic Jaxson Hayes obtaining his Slovenian passport allows him to team up with Luka Doncic on the world stage, while guaranteeing a long-term futu...

APRIL 21 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Not listed on injury report Hayes (foot) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's Game 1 matchup with the Rockets.

Impact Hayes missed L.A.'s final four regular-season games, but he'll return to the floor Saturday. With Hayes back in the mix, Maxi Kleber could drop from the rotation entirely.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles hosts Houston to start playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Houston Rockets in game one of the Western Conference first round

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves still out indefinitely with injuries as Lakers prepare for playoffs

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will not return from injury in time to begin the Lakers’ first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Lakers dodging disaster comes down to Rockets failing to exploit a major mismatch The Lakers’ first-round matchup with the Rockets could come down to whether Jaxson Hayes and Deandre Ayton can neturlaize Houston's elite re...

APRIL 14 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Ruled out vs. Utah Hayes (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Hayes will end the regular season with a fourth straight game on the inactive list due to a left foot issue. Maxi Kleber and Jarred Vanderbilt could see increased playing time in Hayes' stead. The big man will finish the regular season with averages of 7.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.8 blocks across 18.3 minutes per game in 66 outings (nine starts).

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Hayes (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Hayes is in danger of missing a fourth straight game due to a left foot issue. If the big man is ruled out, Maxi Kleber and Jarred Vanderbilt would be candidates for increased playing time.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

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