Jaxson Hayes News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Probable for Sunday Hayes (knee) is probable for Sunday's game against the Suns.

Impact Hayes has missed the Lakers' last four games, but the probable tag suggests he might be ready to return Sunday. Prior to 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

Jamal Murray's clutch 3-pointer helps Nuggets hold off short-handed Lakers 131-126

Jamal Murray sank a 3-pointer with 5.6 seconds left and Russell Westbrook stole the inbounds pass for a exclamation-point dunk as the Denver Nuggets rebuffed the scrappy, short-han...

MARCH 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Plucky Lakers nearly beat Nuggets despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James among LA's sidelined starters

Luka Doncic didn't play in the Lakers' 131-126 loss at Denver Friday night, joining LeBron James on the team's lengthy list of unavailable players

MARCH 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Luka Doncic out tonight against Denver Mike Trudell: The Lakers will be without LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes, while Dorian Finney-Smith and Vincent ar...

MARCH 14, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Won't go Friday Hayes (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Denver, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hayes will miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a right knee contusion. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Suns. Dorian Finney-Smith and Alex Len are candidates for an uptick in minutes, especially if Trey Jemison (illness) is ruled out.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic leads Los Angeles against Denver after 45-point performance

Los Angeles faces the Denver Nuggets after Luka Doncic scored 45 points in the Lakers' 126-106 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks

MARCH 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Bucks withstand Doncic's 45-point effort and end 3-game skid with 126-106 victory over Lakers

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists as the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a three-game skid with a 126-106 victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers o...

MARCH 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Will LeBron James, Rui Hachimura or Jaxson Hayes play on Friday? Are the short-handed Lakers going to start getting healthier any time soon?

MARCH 13, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Lakers' James, Hachimura, Hayes fly back to California for treatment and will miss rest of road trip

LeBron James flew back to California for treatment on his left groin strain and will miss the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers’ four-game trip

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Not playing Thursday Hayes (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Thursday will be the third game in a row that Hayes will miss due to a right knee contusion. It's unclear whether he'll be available for the second leg of the Lakers' back-to-back set Friday against the Nuggets. Alex Len started at center against the Nets on Tuesday and figures to continue doing so until Hayes is cleared to return.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks take on the Lakers on 3-game losing streak

Milwaukee will try to stop its three-game losing streak when the Milwaukee Bucks play Los Angeles

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets snap 7-game skid by beating Lakers 111-108 in first game since LeBron James' groin injury

Noah Clowney scored 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat Los Angeles 111-108 in the Lakers’ first game since losing LeBron James to a strained left groin

MARCH 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Luka, Lakers frustrated with officiating and themselves in a rough first game without LeBron James

LeBron James was frustrated by his own play and angry at the officiating after the Lakers lost 111-108 to the Brooklyn Nets without LeBron James

MARCH 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Out against Brooklyn Hayes (knee) will not play against the Nets on Monday.

Impact Hayes will be sidelined for a second straight game with his next chance to play coming Thursday against the Bucks. In his absence, the Lakers could turn to Jarred Vanderbilt and Trey Jemison to soak up some frontcourt minutes.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to face Brookyln Hayes (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against Brooklyn, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Hayes is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to a right knee contusion. If the big man joins LeBron James (groin) and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) on the sideline, Trey Jemison and Jarred Vanderbilt are candidates for an uptick in playing time in the frontcourt.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn plays Los Angeles on home skid

Brooklyn will try to stop its four-game home losing streak when the Nets take on Los Angeles

MARCH 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out against Boston Hayes (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Celtics,Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hayes has been dealing with a bruise on his left knee for a few days, enough to rule him out for a big game against the defending NBA champions. In his absence, the Lakers will likely turn to Trey Jemison, Alex Len and Dorian Finney-Smith in the frontcourt in Boston.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers Injury Report: Jaxson Hayes Downgraded For Rivalry Showdown vs Celtics Los Angeles Lakers starting center Jaxson Hayes has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful prior to their crucial matchup against the...

MARCH 8, 2025 • SI.COM

Downgraded to doubtful Hayes (knee) has been listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Celtics, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hayes has played well since the arrival of Luka Doncic (calf), becoming a strong contributor in the Lakers' frontcourt. However, the team will likely have to pivot Saturday to another option to patrol the paint, with Trey Jemison, Alex Len, and Dorian Finney-Smith potentially needing to pick up the slack.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Hayes (knee) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Celtics, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hayes popped up on the injury report for the Lakers ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Celtics, as he's dealing with a contusion on his right knee. If the veteran big man cannot play in Boston, Los Angeles will likely lean on Trey Jemison, Dorian Finney-Smith and Alex Len in the frontcourt.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

At beginning of tough stretch, Lakers show grit with overtime victory over Knicks

It is fitting that in a town built on movies and television, JJ Redick likes to use a popular directing term to refer to different moments in his first season as coach of the Los A...

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight win

Luka Doncic scored 32 points, LeBron James added 31 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to eight games, defeating the New York Knicks 113-109 in overtime

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in win Hayes supplied 19 points (8-8 FG, 3-3 FT) and 10 rebounds across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 136-115 win over the Pelicans.

Impact Hayes recorded his second double-double of the season and continues to trend in the right direction in fantasy formats. Over his last eight games, Hayes has produced 8.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 1.1 blocks in 24.7 minutes, making him worth a look in deeper formats.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron scores 34 after historic 50,000th point, and Lakers beat Pelicans 136-115 for 7th straight W

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their longest winning streak in four years to seven games with a 136-115 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

The Lakers and LeBron are clearly reveling in what the Luka trade did for their title hopes

The game hasn’t gotten easy for the Los Angeles Lakers since the trade deadline

MARCH 4, 2025 • Associated Press

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Jamal Murray's clutch 3-pointer helps Nuggets hold off short-handed Lakers 131-126

Plucky Lakers nearly beat Nuggets despite Luka Doncic, LeBron James among LA's sidelined starters

Doncic leads Los Angeles against Denver after 45-point performance

Bucks withstand Doncic's 45-point effort and end 3-game skid with 126-106 victory over Lakers

Lakers' James, Hachimura, Hayes fly back to California for treatment and will miss rest of road trip

Bucks take on the Lakers on 3-game losing streak

Nets snap 7-game skid by beating Lakers 111-108 in first game since LeBron James' groin injury

Luka, Lakers frustrated with officiating and themselves in a rough first game without LeBron James

Brooklyn plays Los Angeles on home skid

At beginning of tough stretch, Lakers show grit with overtime victory over Knicks

Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight win

LeBron scores 34 after historic 50,000th point, and Lakers beat Pelicans 136-115 for 7th straight W

The Lakers and LeBron are clearly reveling in what the Luka trade did for their title hopes