Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Drawing rare start

Hayes is starting Thursday's game against the Jazz, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Hayes is entering the starting lineup for Deandre Ayton, who has been ruled out Thursday due to a left elbow issue. Hayes is coming off a solid showing Sunday against Phoenix, finishing with 12 points, nine rebounds and two assists in 18 minutes off the bench.