Jaxson Hayes News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Won't return Sunday Hayes will not return to Sunday's game against the Celtics due to a right ankle injury, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hayes exited the game in the first quarter and will not return due to a right ankle injury. Jarred Vanderbilt and Maxi Kleber could see extra minutes off the bench with Hayes sidelined. His status for Tuesday's game against the Magic is now in question.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Hayes will come off the bench for Friday's game against the Clippers, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact Deandre Ayton (knee) is back and starting after a two-game layoff, so Hayes will return to a reserve role. As a member of the second unit this season, Hayes owns averages of 6.0 points and 3.8 rebounds per contest.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jaxson Hayes completes paperwork, eligible to play with Luka Doncic and Slovenia | Sporting News Doncic and Hayes can now compete together in international play.

FEBRUARY 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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FEBRUARY 16 • Associated Press

NBA All-Star Dunk Contest live score, stats, highlights from 2026 All-Star Weekend event | Sporting News The Sporting News is tracking live updates from the 2026 NBA Dunk Contest, where Carter Bryant, Jaxson Hayes, Keshad Johnson and Jase Richar...

FEBRUARY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Heat's Keshad Johnson soars to a slam dunk title, edging Carter Bryant who had a perfect score

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FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

Looks good in Thursday's start Hayes had 16 points (8-10 FG), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 124-104 victory over the Mavericks.

Impact Making his third start in the last four games while Deandre Ayton (knee) is on the mend, Hayes tied his season scoring high while setting new season highs in minutes and steals. The 25-year-old center is averaging 13.7 points, 5.0 boards, 2.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 21.7 minutes over the last three contests, but his role is likely to shrink once Ayton is cleared to return.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jaxson Hayes puts more pressure on Lakers to make an impossible roster decision The Los Angeles Lakers need to play Jaxson Hayes more, but making that shift is virtually impossible for the franchise.

FEBRUARY 13 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers centers are missing one major trait the team won't survive without Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes are not enough as rim protectors for the Los Angeles Lakers.

FEBRUARY 12 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

The Washington Wizards mascot has hired an A-list lawyer—here's why | Sporting News A shoving incident with Jaxson Hayes has led the furry friend to file a (very real) lawsuit—and he's represented by one of the best in the b...

FEBRUARY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Is Jaxson Hayes Getting Sued by Wizards Mascot? Lakers Big Man's Lawsuit Over Viral Shove Explored Amid Latest Report Jaxson Hayes could need to lawyer up soon, as the person behind the Wizards mascot suit, whom he pushed a few weeks ago, is ready to sue him.

FEBRUARY 11 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Wizards mascot hires high-powered attorney after Jaxson Hayes shoving incident The Wizards mascot who was shoved by Jaxson Hayes before a game last month has hired a high-powered lawyer.

FEBRUARY 11 • NYPOST.COM

Starting sans Ayton Hayes will start against the Spurs on Tuesday, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

Impact The seventh-year center will get the starting nod due to Deandre Ayton (knee) being sidelined. As a starter this season (five games), Hayes has averaged 10.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 27.0 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Who is Wizards Mascot's Lawyer Waukeen McCoy? Jaxson Hayes' History With Attorney Explained The individual behind Washington Wizards' mascot, G-Wiz, has reportedly retained Waukeen McCoy as his legal counsel against LA Lakers big ma...

FEBRUARY 11 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Cycles to bench Hayes isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Oklahoma City, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hayes drew a rare start Saturday with Deandre Ayton (knee) sidelined, but Ayton is back in with the first unit Monday evening. Hayes is averaging 6.9 points and 3.5 rebounds in 15 bench appearances since Jan. 1.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

NBA All-Star 2026: Times, details, how to watch the weekend's events

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FEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press

Jaxson Hayes Explains Himself & Apologizes For Mascot Incident Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes is putting an unusual and viral moment behind him after serving a suspension for an altercation with...

FEBRUARY 9 • BASKETBALLFOREVER.COM

Starting sans Ayton Hayes will start Saturday's game against the Warriors, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Deandre Ayton (knee) was a late scratch Saturday, resulting in Hayes getting the starting nod for the first time since Dec. 20. As a starter this season (four games), the seventh-year center has averaged 11.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 28.8 minutes per tilt.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Ayton Hayes will start Saturday's game against the Warriors, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

NBA announces participants for 2026 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest Carter Bryant, Jaxson Hayes, Keshad Johnson and Jase Richardson are set to compete in AT&T Slam Dunk during All-Star Saturday.

FEBRUARY 7 • NBA.COM

Shooting Stars returning to NBA's All-Star Saturday Night lineup

The NBA's Shooting Stars event is making a comeback at All-Star weekend for the first time since 2015

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Jaxson Hayes vs. G-Wiz may be the most random NBA moment ever The Wizards remain in the NBA headlines, but this time for what many would consider a bizarre and confusing situation.

FEBRUARY 5 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Suspended for Thursday's game The NBA announced that Hayes has been suspended for Thursday's game against the 76ers after he pushed a mascot during pregame introductions in the Lakers' 142-111 win over the Wiza...

Impact Hayes had appeared in both of the Lakers' ensuing two games following Friday's contest before the NBA concluded its investigation of the incident and levied the one-game ban. With Hayes sitting out Thursday, starting center Deandre Ayton could have a higher minutes floor, and the Lakers will likely turn to either Drew Timme or Maxi Kleber to serve as Ayton's primary backup.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers star suspended for pushing a mascot Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended by the NBA for one game after he pushed the Wizards mascot.

FEBRUARY 5 • PENNLIVE.COM

Lakers Player Suspended by NBA for Getting Physical With Wizards' Mascot New video reveals Jaxson Hayes’s pregame incident with G-Wiz.

FEBRUARY 4 • SI.COM

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