Jaxson Hayes News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Questionable for Monday Hayes (ankle) is officially questionable for Monday's game against the Heat.

Impact Hayes is dealing with a sprained left ankle, although the issue was unreported until Sunday afternoon's injury report. Christian Wood and Colin Castleton would handle backup center minutes if Hayes misses time.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records first block of sesason Hayes totaled three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 14 minutes during Wednesday's 130-125 overtime win over the Clippers.

Impact Hayes played a season-high 14 minutes in Wednesday's victory. However, the 23-year-old big man is behind Christian Wood in the depth chart for the backup center role and is averaging just 8.6 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers News: Watch Jaxson Hayes Obliterate Bucks Big At Rim That’s a highlight if I’ve ever seen one.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lakers keep core; add Hayes, Reddish, Vincent & Prince | SPEAK

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Lakers News: Los Angeles Envisions Jaxson Hayes Fulfilling Similar Role To This 2020 Big He could be steal if so!

JULY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lakers retain Reaves, Russell & Hachimura; add Hayes, Reddish, Vincent & Prince | NBA | SPEAK

JULY 3, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Lakers ‘win free agency,' retain core, sign Vincent, Hayes, Prince & Reddish | FIRST THINGS FIRST

JULY 3, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Lakers retain Reaves, Rui & Russell and add Vincent, Hayes & Reddish in free agency | THE HERD

JULY 3, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Inks deal with Lakers Hayes agreed to a two-year deal with the Lakers with a player option for 2024-25 on Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Hayes will head to Los Angeles after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Pelicans. In 2022-23, the 23-year-old big man saw a diminished role, averaging career-lows in points (5.0), rebounds (2.8) and minutes (13.0). However, Hayes should compete for the backup center job behind Anthony Davis.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans rule out Nance for play-in game vs. Thunder

Pelicans reserve forward Larry Nance Jr. has been scratched from the lineup for New Orleans' Western Conference play-in game against the Oklahoma City Thunder

APRIL 13, 2023 • Associated Press

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MARCH 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Comes close to double-double Hayes accumulated 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 32 minutes during Saturday's 110-96 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Hayes needed two more rebounds to secure a double-double, and the big man was productive on both ends of the court with a solid stat-filling performance. He has struggled to see consistent minutes but seems to be turning things around of late and has made the most of his chances, putting up double-digit points in three of his last five appearances.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaxson Hayes | Pelicans vs. Thunder Shootaround 3/11/2023

MARCH 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

McCollum scores 32, Pelicans hold off Mavericks 113-106

CJ McCollum scored 13 of his 32 points in the final four minutes and the New Orleans Pelicans held off the Dallas Mavericks 113-106

MARCH 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Productive off bench Hayes produced 15 points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 121-110 victory over Portland.

Impact Hayes played 25 minutes during Monday's loss to Orlando but wasn't as productive as he was against the Trail Blazers, as he contributed on both ends of the court while matching his second-highest scoring total of the season. While Hayes should continue to see increased playing time while Larry Nance (ankle) is sidelined, his production will likely be inconsistent, particularly when Jonas Valanciunas (calf) returns to action.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes over as backup center Hayes produced six points (3-4 FG), five rebounds and two steals across 25 minutes in Monday's 101-93 loss to the Magic.

Impact After Larry Nance (ankle) exited early in the Pelicans' previous game Saturday against the Knicks, Willy Hernangomez (nine points, eight rebounds and three steals in 11 minutes) stepped in to fill most of the playing time that was available behind starting center Jonas Valanciunas. Though Nance was sidelined again Monday, head coach Willie Green opted to turn to Hayes as the backup center over Hernangomez, who didn't leave the bench. Because both of the Magic's centers (Wendell Carter and Moritz Wagner) offered some floor-stretching ability, Green may have preferred the more athletic Hayes to chase the opposing bigs around the perimeter, but Hernangomez could be more of a factor when New Orleans matches up with more traditional back-to-the-basket centers. In any event, both Hayes and Hernangomez are likely to find themselves out of the rotation whenever Nance is ready to play again.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steps back into rotation Hayes finished Sunday's 136-104 win over the Kings with six points (2-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds and four steals in 19 minutes.

Impact The absences of Jonas Valanciunas (quadriceps) and Brandon Ingram (toe) paved the way for Willy Hernangomez and Hayes to crack the rotation, after both failed to get off the bench in the previous two and three games, respectively. Hernangomez (22 points, 16 rebounds, four assists in 28 minutes) and to a lesser degree Hayes both came away with intriguing fantasy lines Sunday, but the blowout played a factor, as only two Pelicans starters logged more than 30 minutes. Valanciunas may miss additional games beyond Sunday, but assuming Ingram is back in the fold Tuesday against the Hawks, the Pelicans likely won't have room in the rotation for both Hayes and Hernangomez.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Hayes isn't starting Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hayes drew a spot start Tuesday, but he totaled just four points, four rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes. He'll return to the bench with Brandon Ingram (toe) back in the starting lineup for the first time since Nov. 25.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spot start amounts to little Hayes finished with four points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 99-98 loss to Denver.

Impact Hayes moved into the starting lineup Tuesday but struggled to have any sort of impact on the game. This was basically a case of the next man up for Hayes, as he started as a result of injuries to multiple players. Even when handed meaningful minutes, Hayes is typically not a viable fantasy option, even in slightly deeper formats.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets chance with starting five Hayes is starting Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Hayes will get a turn with the first unit with Zion Williamson (hamstring), Brandon Ingram (toe) and Naji Marshall (toe) all out of the mix. Hayes has made only one other start this season, which dates back to Dec. 26 against Indiana.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 14 points in loss Hayes finished with 14 points (6-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes during Friday's 123-110 loss to the Magic.

Impact Hayes scored double-digits for the first time in almost three weeks, highlighting just what a struggle it has been thus far this season. Even with multiple players being out, Hayes has been unable to carve out a significant role, typically playing no more than about 18 minutes on any given night. At this point, he should be viewed as nothing more than a deeper league consideration.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bol Bol & Jaxson Hayes Swap Jerseys After The Game

JANUARY 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Serviceable again Monday Hayes recorded 10 points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 19 minutes during Monday's 120-111 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Hayes saw at least 19 minutes for the fifth time in his past six games, continuing what has been easily his best stretch of the season thus far. While his production has been serviceable at best, he could be in line for a slight uptick in playing time, assuming Zion Williamson misses time due to his hamstring injury suffered in the loss. Managers in deeper formats should definitely give Hayes a look, while those in 12-team leagues could put him on their radar.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jaxson Hayes Postgame Interview | Pelicans at 76ers 1/2/23

JANUARY 3, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Returns to bench Hayes isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Zion Williamson will reclaim his starting job from Hayes on Wednesday after missing the last three games with COVID-19. Hayes averaged 14.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 blocks in 23.7 over that span.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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