Jaxson Hayes News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Non-factor in Game 3 loss Hayes produced two points (1-2 FG) and one rebound over nine minutes during Friday's 116-104 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoff...

Impact Hayes continues to be a non-factor, having now played fewer than 10 minutes in each of the three playoff games. He has scored a total of five points, and at this point, it's clear the Lakers will need to upgrade their center position if and when this season comes to an end.

APRIL 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another lackluster performance Hayes chipped in two points (1-2 FG), one rebound and one block across nine minutes during Tuesday's 94-85 victory over the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the first round of the Western...

Impact Hayes has been a complete non-factor in this series, as he has been more of a foul magnet than a player who can make an impact on the basketball floor. The veteran has played a total of 17 minutes across the first two games, racking up five fouls and three points, which has made him virtually unplayable and a player head coach JJ Redick hasn't been able to rely on in the paint.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaxson Hayes Going Viral After Being Posterized By Anthony Edwards The Texas alum got his Kodak moment, in some way.

APRIL 23, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

NBA Fans Couldn't Believe How Badly Anthony Edwards Posterized Jaxson Hayes in Game 2 Nothing was stopping Ant from this slam.

APRIL 23, 2025 • SI.COM

Invisible in Game 1 loss Hayes amassed one point (0-2 FG, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds over eight minutes during Saturday's 117-95 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Confere...

Impact Despite starting, Hayes barely saw the floor, a worrying sign for the Lakers. While he has been an adequate starting option, Hayes is far from an elite center. His inability to spread the floor and limited defensive capabilities could see him used as more of an emergency option, rather than a consistent part of the rotation.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaxson Hayes Sends Blunt Rudy Gobert Message Before NBA Playoffs Jaxson Hayes doesn’t seem worried about Rudy Gobert in his latest message.

APRIL 19, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Will play vs. Portland Hayes (hand) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hayes will be the only usual starter for the Lakers who will be available Sunday during the team's regular-season finale. The veteran big man is averaging 6.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game, shooting 72.2 percent from the field.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Portland Hayes (hand) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Hayes is questionable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a right hand contusion, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact A decision on Hayes' status will be made closer to tip-off. That said, it wouldn't be surprising to see him handle a sizable workload in the regular-season finale since the Lakers will rest most of their rotation regulars. Hayes has been a starter for the team since the trade that sent Anthony Davis (groin) to the Mavericks. He's averaging 8.1 points and 5.6 boards per game since the All-Star break.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available Hayes (hand) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Hayes was initially listed as questionable for this contest, but the big man has been upgraded to available and should start at center. The big man is averaging 8.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.9 blocks per game since the All-Star break and should handle his regular workload in this matchup.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Dallas Hayes (hand) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Hayes is dealing with a contusion on his right hand, which might keep him sidelined Wednesday in Dallas. If the veteran center cannot play against the Mavericks, the Lakers will likely turn to Trey Jemison and Dorian Finney-Smith to shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet again in loss Hayes had seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 136-120 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Hayes continues to start for the Lakers but has been unable to put up anything close to meaningful numbers, particularly on the offensive end. Over his past 14 games, Hayes is averaging just 20.4 minutes per game despite starting in all 14. In that time, he has produced 8.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 0.7 blocks per contest.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaxson Hayes sees the rest of this season as a big opportunity for himself Jaxson Hayes stepped up his game for the Lakers in March, and he's looking forward to the rest of this season.

APRIL 3, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Held in check Hayes registered three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 14 minutes during Monday's 104-98 victory over the Rockets.

Impact The Lakers had a lot of success with their small-ball lineups, as Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent combined for 40 points off the bench. Therefore, Hayes' minutes were held in check Monday. Over his last eight games, Hayes has been limited to deep-league value with averages of 8.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.5 blocks.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient 19 points Thursday Hayes contributed 19 points (9-11 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 32 minutes during Thursday's 119-117 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Hayes has been a relatively hit-or-miss fantasy option since taking over in the middle following the trade of Anthony Davis, but Thursday did mark the third time in March where Hayes scored 19 points in a game. He's averaged 11.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.9 blocks in 25.0 minutes across 11 games this month, and Hayes is shooting a robust 80.3 percent from the field during this period.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Giddey's halfcourt heave at the buzzer gives Bulls 119-117 win over the Lakers

Josh Giddey made a halfcourt heave at the buzzer to cap perhaps the wildest finish in the NBA this season, giving the Chicago Bulls a 119-117 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on...

MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Jaxson Hayes JUST ENDED Myles Turner with a VIOLENT POSTER 😤

MARCH 27, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Plays only 18 minutes in loss Hayes finished Monday's 118-106 loss to the Magic with four points (2-4 FG), four rebounds and one block across 18 minutes.

Impact Hayes scored fewer than five points for just the second time since the All-Star break. The big man saw a significant decrease in playing time Monday, as Rui Hachimura and LeBron James both received a bump in minutes during their second game back from extended absences. The club may decide to utilize Dorian Finney-Smith at the center position more often to give Hachimura more playing time, which could result in Hayes seeing a slight decrease in minutes moving forward.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic scores 31 after a big 1st quarter, and the Lakers rout the depleted Nuggets 120-108

Luka Doncic had 31 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in just three quarters of work, and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Denver Nuggets 120-108 in a matchup of injury-deple...

MARCH 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Nearly double-doubles Hayes provided nine points (3-5 FG, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals across 28 minutes during Monday's 125-109 victory over San Antonio.

Impact Hayes continues to tighten his grip on the starting center job for the shorthanded Lakers. He's trending up over his last five outings, averaging 12.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks on 53.1 percent shooting from the field. In that span, he's returned 10th-round value in nine-category formats.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaxson Hayes gives Luka Doncic some huge praise after Sunday's win Jaxson Hayes had 19 points in the Lakers' win over the Suns on Sunday, which was made possible by Doncic's amazing passing skills.

MARCH 17, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Nearly reaches 20 points in return Hayes accumulated 19 points (8-10 FG, 3-7 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 29 minutes during Sunday's 107-96 win over Phoenix.

Impact Hayes returned Sunday after a four-game absence due to a knee injury, providing a nice lift in the paint for the Lakers while finishing second on the team in rebounds and coming up one point shy of the 20-point mark. Hayes matched a season high in scoring, a mark he posted one other time on March 4.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaxson Hayes Returns with 19 Points on 8/10 FG!

MARCH 16, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Luka Doncic scores 33, Lakers snap their 4-game skid with a 107-96 win over the Suns

Luka Doncic had 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped their four-game losing streak with a 107-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns

MARCH 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Returning to action Sunday Hayes (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Suns.

Impact As expected, Hayes has been upgraded from probable to available and will return to action Sunday following a four-game absence. Before the injury, Hayes had started in 16 games in a row for the Lakers, averaging 8.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.4 blocks across 23.4 minutes per game.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Josh Giddey's halfcourt heave at the buzzer gives Bulls 119-117 win over the Lakers

Luka Doncic scores 31 after a big 1st quarter, and the Lakers rout the depleted Nuggets 120-108

Luka Doncic scores 33, Lakers snap their 4-game skid with a 107-96 win over the Suns