Hayes (ankle) racked up 13 points (5-5 FG, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 18 minutes during Tuesday's 128-106 loss to the Pistons.
Hayes returned from a two-game absence Tuesday due to a left ankle injury and made his presence felt. The big man scored in double figures for just the third time this month, leading the second unit in points and finishing as Los Angeles' third-leading scorer. In 10 appearances during December, the 25-year-old center averaged 6.9 points and 3.8 rebounds across 16.7 minutes per tilt.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Good to go for Tuesday
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Hayes (ankle) is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's matchup against Detroit.
Hayes will be available to return after missing a pair of matchups due to a left ankle injury. He's struggled to contribute when healthy in December, averaging 6.2 points and 4.0 rebounds over 16.6 minutes per contest in nine games.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Officially out
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Hayes (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Hayes was initially considered doubtful, so his absence doesn't come as much of a surprise. The reserve center is battling left ankle soreness. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against Detroit. In the meantime, Jarred Vanderbilt and Maxi Kleber could see more center minutes.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Unlikely to face Kings
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Hayes (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Sacramento.
Hayes is slated for a second consecutive absence due to a left ankle injury. If the backup center winds up missing Sunday's matchup, Jarred Vanderbilt and Maxi Kleber would likely see a bump in playing time.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Won't play Thursday
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Hayes (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
Hayes will miss the Lakers' Christmas Day matchup while dealing with left ankle soreness after exiting Tuesday's game against the Suns early. His absence could lead Los Angeles to lean more on small-ball lineups, with Jarred Vanderbilt and Maxi Kleber candidates for increased roles. Hayes' next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Kings.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Questionable for Christmas Day
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Hayes (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rockets, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Hayes left Tuesday's game against Phoenix with a sore left ankle, and the issue remains a problem ahead of Thursday's matchup with Houston. If he can't play Thursday, Maxi Kleber and Jarred Vanderbilt would handle most of the backup center minutes behind Deandre Ayton.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Won't return Tuesday
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Hayes won't return to Tuesday's game against the Suns due to left ankle soreness, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports. He'll finish with two points (2-2 FT) and one rebound across five minutes off the bench.
Hayes moved back to a bench role after starting the Lakers' previous two games, and he played limited minutes before exiting the contest due to the ankle issue. His next opportunity to suit up will come Thursday against the Rockets.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Drawing rare start
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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.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Near double-double off bench
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Hayes notched 12 points (4-4 FG, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds and two assists across 18 minutes during Sunday's 116-114 victory over the Suns.
Hayes scored in double figures for the first time since Nov. 15 and grabbed a season-high nine rebounds, falling one short of a double-double. He's played double-digit minutes in 21 straight games, topping 20 minutes only four times. Even with Sunday's strong performance, Hayes' production has been underwhelming thus far.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Swats three shots in win
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Hayes finished with three points (1-1 FG, 1-4 FT), five rebounds and three blocks over 17 minutes during Sunday's 112-108 win over the 76ers.
Hayes has been on a tear defending the rim recently, averaging 1.6 blocks in his last five games. While he does come off the bench backing up Deandre Ayton, Hayes may have some standalone value as a blocks specialist and is a worthy add if Ayton were to miss any time.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Steps in after Ayton injury
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Hayes had eight points (4-4 FG, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 21 minutes during Sunday's 133-121 victory over the Pelicans.
Deandre Ayton (knee) was well on his way to an outstanding stat line before a knee injury forced him out, and Hayes continued the assault on New Orleans' withering interior in Ayton's place. Hayes' numbers off the bench have been nothing special, but Ayton's heavy load and superb play are the cause of the low numbers. Ayton's injury appears to be minor, but a start could be in store for Hayes if Ayton is sidelined.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Moves back to bench
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Hayes isn't part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Hayes made a spot start Tuesday, but he'll return to the second unit for Friday's matchup against Dallas, with Deandre Ayton returning to action following a one-game absence. The center logged eight points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block over 30 minutes during the start.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Starting Tuesday
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Hayes is in the Lakers' starting lineup against the Clippers on Tuesday, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Hayes will make his second start of the regular season Tuesday in the absence of Deandre Ayton (knee). In his first start Nov. 2 against the Heat, Hayes finished with 15 points (7-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block over 32 minutes. The seventh-year center will be a lob threat for the Lakers while sharing the floor with Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Scores eight in win
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Hayes posted eight points (3-3 FG, 2-3 FT), three rebounds and one steal in 15 minutes during Tuesday's 140-126 win over Utah.
Hayes has been a formidable backup to Deandre Ayton and has turned it up on offense recently, averaging 9.0 points on 85.7 percent from the field through 16.0 minutes. While his role among the second unit has been established, Hayes would be a solid addition should Ayton miss time, as he dropped 15 points and five rebounds in his lone start this season.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Likely to play Wednesday
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Hayes (ankle) has been listed as probable to play in Wednesday's game against the Spurs, NBA reporter Jovan Buha reports.
Hayes is dealing with an ankle sprain but is trending in the right direction to be available. The veteran big man has embraced a bench role this season, averaging 5.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 19.0 minutes per game.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Headed to bench
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Hayes will return to the second unit for Monday's game in Portland, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.
Hayes earned a spot start Sunday with Deandre Ayton (back) unavailable, but Ayton will be returning for Monday's game, which means Hayes could be confined to minutes in the teens. He's not a great target in most leagues when operating in a reserve role.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Perfect from floor in spot start
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Hayes provided 15 points (7-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 32 minutes during Sunday's 130-120 win over Miami.
Making his first start of the season, Hayes delivered an impressive offensive performance, albeit with limited usage. The 25-year-old center will return to the bench as soon as Deandre Ayton's back spasms subside, but Hayes will be an intriguing fantasy option in the short term if he gets another starting opportunity or two.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Starting sans Ayton
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Hayes will start in Sunday's game against the Heat, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
With Deandre Ayton (back) sidelined, Hayes will get the starting nod for the first time this season. The big man has averaged 2.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 16.7 minutes per game across three regular-season appearances thus far.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Available Wednesday
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Hayes (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Hayes is set to end a three-game absence due to a knee issue. With Maxi Kleber out with an oblique strain, Hayes is in position to serve as the Lakers' top backup center behind Deandre Ayton going forward.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Ruled out Sunday
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Hayes (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kings, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Hayes entered Sunday 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.
