JAXSON HAYES NEWS

Out again Monday Hayes (knee) will not play Monday against the Trail Blazers, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Hayes will end up sitting both games of this back-to-back set, but he's considered day-to-day with soreness. With Hayes out once again, the Lakers are likely to turn to Jarred Vanderbilt after his strong performance Sunday against the Kings.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles hosts Portland following Reaves' 51-point performance

Los Angeles plays the Portland Trail Blazers after Austin Reaves scored 51 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 127-120 victory against the Sacramento Kings

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Ruled out Sunday Hayes (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kings, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hayes entered Sunday's game listed as questionable but will ultimately sit out the first half of the back-to-back with left knee soreness. In his absence, Christian Koloko could see more run as a traditional center, while Jarred Vanderbilt may take on additional minutes in smaller lineups.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Hayes (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Hayes is in danger of missing his second straight game due to left knee soreness. If the big man is ultimately ruled out, Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Koloko are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic leads Los Angeles against Sacramento after 43-point game

Los Angeles takes on the Sacramento Kings after Luka Dončić scored 43 points in the Lakers' 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Lakers' Jaxson Hayes sidelined for home game vs. Timberwolves LOS ANGELES — The Lakers were down another big man for Friday’s home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jaxson Hayes was ruled out for...

OCTOBER 25 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Why Jaxson Hayes isn't playing for Lakers tonight after new injury news | Sporting News The big center isn't out there.

OCTOBER 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Won't play vs. Minnesota Hayes (knee) has been Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, McMenamin reports.

Impact Hayes popped up on the injury report early Friday due to left knee soreness. Christian Koloko has been made active for this matchup due to Hayes' absence.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Hayes has been downgraded to questionable for Friday's game against the Timberwolves due to left knee soreness, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports.

Impact Hayes had four points (2-3 FG), six rebounds and one assist in 14 minutes during Tuesday's 119-109 loss to the Warriors, operating as Deandre Ayton's backup center. If Hayes is unable to suit up Friday, it's possible the Lakers utilize a smaller lineup with someone like Jarred Vanderbilt benefitting.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 14 minutes in loss Hayes closed with four points (2-3 FG), six rebounds and one assist in 14 minutes during Tuesday's 119-109 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Hayes operated as the direct backup to Deandre Ayton on Tuesday, with Jarred Vanderbilt logging 12 minutes at forward. Ayton had a decent showing in 34 minutes, and at least for now, it doesn't appear like Hayes is going to be a threat to Ayton.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report for Tuesday Hayes (wrist) is off the Lakers' injury report for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Hayes exited Friday's preseason loss to the Kings due to a sprained right wrist but will return to game action in Los Angeles' regular-season opener. With Maxi Kleber (abdomen) in jeopardy of missing Opening Night, Hayes could see a slight uptick in minutes against Golden State. The 25-year-old center appeared in 56 regular-season games (35 starts) in 2024-25, during which he averaged 6.8 points and 4.8 rebounds in 19.5 minutes per game. He's expected to compete with Kleber for playing time behind Deandre Ayton in the 2025-26 campaign.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jaxson Hayes explains why he is pursuing a Slovenian passport to play alongside Luka Doncic: "They came to me with the idea" Jaxson Hayes is ready to suit up for Slovenia.

OCTOBER 20 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Jaxson Hayes believes he can play alongside Deandre Ayton Jaxson Hayes may be the Lakers' backup center, but he believes he can be effective while on the court at the same time as starter Deandre Ay...

OCTOBER 20 • USATODAY.COM

Jaxson Hayes gives update on his injured wrist ahead of opening night Jaxson Hayes is hoping to be available for the Lakers' regular-season opener on Tuesday after hurting his wrist on Friday.

OCTOBER 20 • USATODAY.COM

Dan Woike: Jaxson Hayes says he has a light sprain in … Dan Woike: Jaxson Hayes says he has a light sprain in …

OCTOBER 19 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Jaxson Hayes pursuing Slovenian passport to play in FIBA tournaments with Luka Doncic Jaxson Hayes pursuing Slovenian passport to play in FIBA tournaments with Luka Doncic

OCTOBER 19 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Plans to play through wrist sprain Hayes has a light wrist sprain but plans to play in Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hayes exited Friday's preseason game with what proved to be a right wrist sprain, though early signs suggest it won't impact his availability for Opening Night or beyond. The big man is expected to serve as Deandre Ayton's primary backup at center after starting 35 of 56 regular-season games last year, averaging 6.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.0 assist and 0.9 blocks in 19.5 minutes per contest.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers Announce Injury Update on Jaxson Hayes as Regular Season Nears The Los Angeles Lakers may have their starting center situation resolved heading into the 2025-26 season, but multiple players are still duk...

OCTOBER 19 • SI.COM

Lakers Announce Jaxson Hayes Injury Update Before NBA Season Jaxson Hayes left the game in the second quarter.

OCTOBER 18 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Lakers Big Man Suffers Injury, Ruled Out for Rest of Preseason Finale Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes will not return to Friday's contest after suffering a right wrist contusion.

OCTOBER 18 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Won't return Friday Hayes will not return to Friday's exhibition due to a right wrist contusion, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Hayes is dealing with a bruised wrist, but it would be surprising if this impacted his status for Opening Night on October 21 against the Warriors. We should get more than a few updates leading up to Tuesday's tip, but if he does need to hit the sidelines, that would open up some minutes for Maxi Kleber and Jarred Vanderbilt.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Friday Hayes will not return to Friday's exhibition against the Kings due to a right wrist contusion, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Hayes is dealing with a bruised wrist, but it would be surprising if this impacted his status for Opening Night on October 21 against the Warriors. More updates should surface leading up to Tuesday's tip, but if he's out, that would open up some minutes for Maxi Kleber and Jarred Vanderbilt.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench vs. Sacramento Hayes won't start in Friday's preseason game against the Kings, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact With Deandre Ayton (rest) returning to action, Hayes will come off the bench in the Lakers' preseason finale. The big man is likely to compete for minutes with Maxi Kleber behind Ayton in the regular season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench vs. Sacramento Hayes won't start in Friday's preseason game against the Kings, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact With Deandre Ayton (rest) returning to action, Hayes will come off the bench in the Lakers' preseason finale. The big man is likely to compete for minutes with Maxi Kleber behind Ayton in the regular season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jaxson Hayes wants to grant Luka Doncic a wish few saw coming The Los Angeles Lakers center wants to join Doncic on the Slovenian national team.

OCTOBER 17 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM