Hayes isn't starting Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
Hayes drew a spot start Tuesday, but he totaled just four points, four rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes. He'll return to the bench with Brandon Ingram (toe) back in the starting lineup for the first time since Nov. 25.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Spot start amounts to little
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Hayes finished with four points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 99-98 loss to Denver.
Hayes moved into the starting lineup Tuesday but struggled to have any sort of impact on the game. This was basically a case of the next man up for Hayes, as he started as a result of injuries to multiple players. Even when handed meaningful minutes, Hayes is typically not a viable fantasy option, even in slightly deeper formats.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Gets chance with starting five
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Hayes is starting Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Hayes will get a turn with the first unit with Zion Williamson (hamstring), Brandon Ingram (toe) and Naji Marshall (toe) all out of the mix. Hayes has made only one other start this season, which dates back to Dec. 26 against Indiana.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Pops for 14 points in loss
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Hayes finished with 14 points (6-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes during Friday's 123-110 loss to the Magic.
Hayes scored double-digits for the first time in almost three weeks, highlighting just what a struggle it has been thus far this season. Even with multiple players being out, Hayes has been unable to carve out a significant role, typically playing no more than about 18 minutes on any given night. At this point, he should be viewed as nothing more than a deeper league consideration.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Serviceable again Monday
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Hayes recorded 10 points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 19 minutes during Monday's 120-111 loss to the 76ers.
Hayes saw at least 19 minutes for the fifth time in his past six games, continuing what has been easily his best stretch of the season thus far. While his production has been serviceable at best, he could be in line for a slight uptick in playing time, assuming Zion Williamson misses time due to the hamstring injury he suffered during the loss. Managers in deeper formats should definitely give Hayes a look, while those in 12-team leagues could put him on their radar.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Returns to bench
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Hayes isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Christian Clark of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Zion Williamson will reclaim his starting job from Hayes on Wednesday after missing the last three games with COVID-19. Hayes averaged 14.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 blocks in 23.7 over that span.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Flirts with double-double in start
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Hayes racked up 15 points (5-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 31 minutes during Monday's 113-93 win over the Pacers.
Hayes moved into the starting lineup Monday, logging a season-high 31 minutes in the process. The Pelicans were without a number of regular rotational pieces, so Hayes stepped into a sizeable role for the second straight game. While he can be a stream consideration, even in 12-team formats, his run is likely to come to a grinding halt as soon as the team starts getting healthy bodies back on the floor.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Starting Monday
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Hayes is in the starting five Monday against Indiana.
Hayes is getting the starting nod for the first time this year. Off the bench, the center has averaged 3.1 points and 2.2 rebounds in 9.4 minutes.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Best game of season
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Hayes closed with 21 points (8-9 FG, 5-8 FT), six rebounds and four assists over 28 minutes during Friday's 128-125 overtime victory over the Thunder.
Hayes posted season highs in points, rebounds, assists and minutes Friday. However, fantasy managers shouldn't get too excited unless Zion Williamson (COVID-19 protocols) misses extended time, as Hayes has been out of the Pelicans' rotation for much of the season.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Minimal role once again
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Hayes closed with zero points (0-2 FG) and one rebound over four minutes during Wednesday's 120-117 overtime loss to the Lakers.
Although Wednesday's matchup went to overtime, Hayes' playing time remained limited. After averaging 20.0 minutes per game last year, he's been held under 10 minutes of playing time in four of his five appearances to begin the 2022-23 campaign. The 22-year-old had some promising fantasy performances last year but hasn't had a fantasy-relevant role early this season.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Available Sunday
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Hayes (elbow) is available for Sunday's game against the Jazz, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
Hayes missed the first two games of the year due to his elbow injury but will be available to make his season debut against Utah. It's not clear whether he'll face any restrictions Sunday.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Questionable vs. Jazz
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Hayes (elbow) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Hayes has missed the first two games of the season. If he returns Sunday, fewer minutes could be in store for Naji Marshall and Larry Nance.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Out Friday
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Hayes (elbow) is out Friday at Charlotte.
Hayes will have to wait to debut as he recovers from a torn UCL. His next chance to play arrives Sunday against the Jazz.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Questionable again Friday
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Hayes (elbow) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus Charlotte.
Hayes missed the team's season opener due to a torn UCL he suffered Oct. 7. He was also listed as questionable Wednesday, so it is still up in the air if he will play Friday. Larry Nance and Naji Marshall played 21 and 14 minutes, respectively, with Hayes missing from the frontcourt rotation Wednesday.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Not playing Wednesday
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Hayes (elbow) won't play in Wednesday's season opener against the Nets.
Hayes' status for the regular-season opener was updated to questionable earlier in the day, but it appears he won't play against the Nets after all due to the torn UCL he suffered Oct. 7. His next chance to make his 2022-23 debut will be Friday against the Hornets.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Upgraded to questionable
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Hayes (elbow) is questionable for Wednesday's season opener at Brooklyn.
Hayes may be a bit ahead of schedule in his recovery, and he'll presumably test things out pregame before determining whether or not he'll play. If he's out, expect more action from Willy Hernangomez, Larry Nance and potentially Naji Marshall.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Out for at least two weeks
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Hayes (elbow) suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow in Friday's preseason matchup with the Pistons and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports.
Hayes was able to tally two points, six rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes before suffering an elbow injury. With him being re-evaluated in two weeks, Hayes is likely to miss at least the first two games of the Pelicans' regular season. Larry Nance is likely in line to receive more minutes as a backup forward in the meantime. Willy Hernangomez could also see more action at backup center.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Stuffs stat sheet against Bulls
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Hayes delivered 14 points (7-8 FG, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block across 26 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 129-125 win over the Bulls.
Hayes is not going to start regularly as long as Jonas Valanciunas is healthy, but he can be quite an asset off the bench due to his defensive ability and his ever-evolving offensive game. While expecting double-digit scoring numbers off him might be too much to ask on a game-to-game basis, he could be a decent streaming option in most formats if he gets enough playing time.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Plays 11 minutes in Game 1 loss
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Hayes posted four points (1-2 FG, 2-5 FT) and one rebound across 11 minutes during Sunday's 110-99 loss to the Suns.
Hayes started at his usual spot next to Jonas Valanciunas, but he saw a notably smaller workload as coach Willie Green utilized Trey Murphy (26 minutes), Naji Marshall (15) and Larry Nance (20) off the bench. We'll see how Green handles his rotation for Game 2, but with the Pelicans in need of a major spark against the league's best team, all options will be on the table.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Posts huge game in win
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Hayes notched 23 points (10-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 123-109 win over Sacramento.
Hayes recorded his second-straight double-double during Wednesday's win. His scoring and rebounding totals were both season-highs for Hayes, who cements his role as a starter with every game. He should retain his starting role as the team enters the playoffs.
