Jaxson Hayes News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Perfect from field in defeat Hayes posted 18 points (6-6 FG, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, an assist and a block across 29 minutes in Sunday's 115-100 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Hayes capitalized on his opportunities around the basket, converting all six field-goal attempts while delivering solid rebounding production. Hayes offers useful fantasy potential through field-goal percentage, rebounds and blocks, although his value depends on consistent playing time. On that note, he's played at least 28 minutes in back-to-back games, so his playing time seems to be trending up. He'll remain a valuable low-end fantasy option as long as he continues as Utah's starting center.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fouls out in loss Hayes closed with two points (1-2 FG), seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 21 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 120-113 overtime loss to New Orleans.

Impact Hayes struggled to stay on the floor against his former team, committing six fouls and four turnovers before exiting. Although he contributed seven rebounds, the center attempted just two shots and offered minimal offensive production. Mo Bamba's 10 rebounds in 14 minutes further highlighted Utah's available frontcourt alternatives, leaving Hayes with an uncertain fantasy ceiling.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 11 boards Hayes notched two points (0-2 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 overtime loss to the Spurs.

Impact Hayes struggled to contribute offensively but made an impact on the glass and defensively, collecting three offensive rebounds while registering multiple blocks. The 37-minute workload was particularly encouraging, though his limited scoring opportunities could make consistent fantasy production difficult. His rebounding and shot-blocking provide some value in deeper formats.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Hayes is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Spurs.

Impact Jaren Jackson (knee) is set to sit out at least the next six weeks, and with Jusuf Nurkic (foot) still not close, Hayes appears to be locked in as Utah's starting center. He's gotten off to a hot start this season with averages of 10.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.3 swats per contest, so make sure Hayes isn't floating around on your waiver wire.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Wednesday Hayes (shoulder) is available for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Hayes will shake off his questionable tag due to right shoulder soreness and return from a one-game absence. The big man should see significant burn Wednesday due to the absences of Jaren Jackson (knee) and Jusuf Nurkic (foot).

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Spurs Hayes (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Impact With Jusuf Nurkic (toe) and Jaren Jackson (knee) both sidelined, the Jazz are thin at the center position. If Hayes is available versus the Spurs, he'll presumably start. If not, Kyle Filipowski would likely move into the starting lineup, with Mo Bamba getting more minutes off the bench.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Hayes (shoulder) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Hayes will miss the second leg of this back-to-back due to right shoulder soreness after posting nine points, five rebounds, a steal and an assist in 19 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Lakers. That means Kyle Filipowski and Mo Bamba are likely to handle a bigger role off the bench. Hayes' next chance to play will come against the Spurs on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Memphis Hayes is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies due to right shoulder soreness, Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Hayes could be held out of the second leg of this back-to-back set after posting nine points, five rebounds, a steal and an assist in 19 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Lakers. If the big man joins Jusuf Nurkic (foot) on the inactive list, Kyle Filipowski and Mo Bamba would be candidates to see increased minutes off the bench.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Hits for 17 off bench Friday Hayes supplied 17 points (7-8 FG, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 26 minutes off the bench during Friday's 120-119 victory over the Pelicans.

Impact After getting the start in the season opener, Hayes swapped places with Ace Bailey as Utah went with a smaller lineup against New Orleans. Hayes was more productive off the bench, leading the second unit in scoring and boards, and he ended up playing more minutes than Bailey on the night. The duo might continue to switch in and out of the starting five depending on matchups, but Hayes' workload figures to be steady in either role while Jusuf Nurkic (foot) remains sidelined.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson scores 24 and Peterson makes go-ahead FTs to lift Jazz over Pelicans

Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and rookie Darryn Peterson made a pair of go-ahead free throws in the final minute as the Utah Jazz outlasted the New Orleans Pelic...

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Not starting Friday Hayes won't start Friday's game against New Orleans.

Impact Hayes got the starting nod in Wednesday's season-opening loss to Memphis, posting five points, six blocks, five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 26 minutes of action. However, the big man will come off the bench behind Jaren Jackson on Friday, with Ace Bailey entering the first unit.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Swats six shots in loss Hayes closed Wednesday's 123-103 loss to the Grizzlies with five points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists, six blocks and two steals across 26 minutes.

Impact Hayes made an immediate defensive impact in his Jazz debut, accounting for half of Utah's 12 blocked shots while adding two steals. The center started alongside Jaren Jackson and Lauri Markkanen, indicating a potentially meaningful role in Utah's frontcourt rotation. Although his offensive production and free-throw shooting were underwhelming, Hayes' defensive upside could make him a useful specialist in deeper fantasy leagues if he maintains substantial playing time.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ty Jerome' s career-high 45 points leads Grizzlies to a 123-103 victory over Jazz

Ty Jerome scored a career-high 45 points, and the Memphis Grizzlies used a third-quarter rally enroute to a 123-103 victory over the Utah Jazz in the season opener for both teams

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Efficient in start Hayes contributed 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 FT) and two rebounds across 15 minutes in Monday's 119-109 preseason win over the Spurs.

Impact Hayes appears to be the favorite to start for the Jazz this season while Jusuf Nurkic (foot) is sidelined. That said, Utah could mix and match based on matchups and deploy Ace Bailey in the first unit at times.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jaxson Hayes Explains What Sets Utah Jazz Apart From Previous Teams The Utah Jazz's center has seen some key differences with his new team.

OCTOBER 9 • SI.COM

Starting against Denver Hayes will start in Tuesday's game against Denver.

Impact Jusuf Nurkic (foot) is sidelined, so Hayes will start in the rematch with the Nuggets. The 26-year-old started nine times with the Lakers in 2025-26, averaging 12.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals over 27.4 minutes in those appearances.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers' biggest offseason regret may be the quiet loss of a proven commodity Letting Jaxson Hayes go has aged poorly for the Los Angeles Lakers.

SEPTEMBER 11 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

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

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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

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Jackson scores 24 and Peterson makes go-ahead FTs to lift Jazz over Pelicans

Ty Jerome' s career-high 45 points leads Grizzlies to a 123-103 victory over Jazz

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