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.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Double-doubles in loss to Clips
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Hayes closed with 12 points (4-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Sunday's 119-100 loss to the Clippers.
The Pelicans were essentially blitzed from start to finish Sunday, but Hayes was able to manage a respectable stat line despite finishing just 4-of-12 from the field. The third-year big man has started the last 20 games and will likely finish out the final four games of the regular season in that role alongside Jonas Valanciunas.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Suffers dislocated finger
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Hayes suffered a dislocated left index finger early in Sunday's contest against the Lakers, but he returned to the game after briefly exiting, Andrew Lopez of ESPN reports.
The injury happened on one of the first possessions of the game, and while Hayes initially retreated back to the locker room, he was able to reset the finger and return to action early in the second quarter. It doesn't look to be anything overly concerning, but Hayes could be dealing with significant swelling and discomfort over the next few days, so his status will be worth monitoring heading into next week.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Another solid effort down low
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Hayes provided nine points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 38 minutes during Monday's 106-103 loss to the Hornets.
Hayes was coming off a double-double Sunday against Atlanta, and he put together another decent showing in Charlotte. He's now secured seven or more rebounds in each of his last three games after failing to hit that mark in seven of his first eight games of the month. Hayes also fell one point shy of extending his double-figure scoring streak, as he had scored 10 or more in each of his last five heading into Monday's matchup.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Posts big first quarter in win
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Hayes contributed 16 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 28 minutes during Friday's 124-91 win over San Antonio.
Hayes went wild in the first period against an overmatched Spurs frontcourt, outscoring San Antonio by himself with 12 points. The big man didn't make much offensive noise the rest of the way but finished with a strong overall stat line that included three blocked shots. Hayes has scored in double digits in four straight contests and has notched at least four rebounds and one swat in each game during that stretch.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Back on track Sunday
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Hayes ended with 21 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds, one block and two steals across 27 minutes during Sunday's 130-105 win over the Rockets.
Hayes turned in an improved performance Sunday, checking all the boxes after a period of mediocre production. Over the past two weeks, Hayes has only been able to put up averages of 9.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 0.5 blocks, less than adequate for anyone in standard leagues. His path to minutes is relatively clear at the moment and so he needs only to improve his consistency. Despite an element of risk, he remains a viable asset across most formats.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Quiet night Friday
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Hayes supplied five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block over 23 minutes during Friday's 124-90 victory over the Jazz.
Hayes remained in the starting lineup but cooled off during Friday's victory. Since being promoted, Hayes has been able to provide solid 12-team production, proving to be a sneaky addition in competitive leagues. The minutes were also down here, thanks primarily to the fact the game was a blowout. The Pelicans will face the Nuggets on Sunday, and there is no reason to think Hayes' role will change.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Battles foul trouble in win
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Hayes logged nine points (3-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 17 minutes during Friday's 117-102 victory over Phoenix.
Hayes remained in the starting lineup but picked up three early fouls, limiting him to just 17 minutes. However, he did still manage to put up a serviceable fantasy line, scoring efficiently, grabbing some boards and swatting a couple of shots. It appears he is going to stick with the starting five, so he is certainly worth adding in most competitive formats.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Scores 18 points in starting role
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Hayes ended Thursday's 125-118 loss to the Mavericks with 18 points (6-9 FG, 6-7 FT), six rebounds and one steal across 26 minutes.
Hayes shifted back into the starting lineup, turning in yet another intriguing performance. He has been one of the more talked about fringe options over the past two weeks, thanks to his increased role. While he did start the game, he was not in the closing lineup and so that needs to be factored in when breaking down this effort. Despite an element of doubt when it comes to his exact role, he should probably be added in most formats.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Enters starting five
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Hayes is starting Thursday's game against Dallas, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
Hayes is set to draw his first start since Feb. 8 when he got the starting nod against Houston. He'll replace Devonte' Graham in the starting five as New Orleans will roll out a bigger first unit Thursday evening.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Perfect from field
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Hayes logged 13 points (6-6 FG, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 121-109 loss to the Grizzlies.
Hayes was perfect from the field en route to his second consecutive double-digit scoring performance. The third-year big man played his most minutes (29) as a reserve this season, but Jonas Valanciunas and Willy Hernangomez were also just as productive in fewer minutes. Across eight games (three starts) in February, Hayes has averaged 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 26.1 minutes.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Ineffective in 20 minutes
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Hayes closed with four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound across 20 minutes during Saturday's 124-114 loss to San Antonio.
Hayes had a nice run as a fill-in starter earlier in the month, but he's combined for just eight points, two rebounds and no defensive stats over his last two games (37 total minutes). With the Pelicans apparently shifting toward pushing for a playoff spot, Hayes' opportunities could be somewhat limited going forward. The 2019 lottery pick still has some appeal long term, but it's a bit concerning that he's more than two-and-a-half years into his career and the Pelicans are yet to view him as a starting-caliber option.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Shifts back to bench
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Hayes will come off the bench Thursday against the Heat.
Hayes started four of the past five games and averaged 16.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.6 blocks during that stretch, but he'll move to the bench with CJ McCollum starting in his debut for the Pelicans. Hayes should still be the top frontcourt option off the bench for New Orleans.
Hayes ended with 14 points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 110-97 victory over the Rockets.
Earlier in the season, it seemed like the Pelicans weren't going to feature Hayes much at all, but he's found his stride lately and has even been playing next to Jonas Valanciunas. That said, Hayes will presumably shift back to the bench once CJ McCollum (recently traded) is available, so fantasy managers should be wary regarding Hayes' upside.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Starting Tuesday
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Hayes will start Tuesday's game against the Rockets.
With Josh Hart (traded) gone, Hayes will get the nod until CJ McCollum is ready to debut. In Hayes' previous three starts this season, he's averaged 15.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 1.0 assists in 30.0 minutes.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Puts up 21 points off bench
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Hayes notched 21 points (8-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, two blocks and two steals in 28 minutes during Sunday's 120-107 win over the Rockets.
Hayes was coming off three straight starts, and while he shifted back to the bench, he continued to produce. He's now scored at least 19 points in three of his last four contests and is going through his best stretch of the campaign. The third-year big man has also scored in double digits in six of his last eight games while logging 23.8 minutes per tilt in that span.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Shifting back to bench
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Hayes will return to the bench for Sunday's game against Houston, Erin Summers of Bally Sports New Orleans reports.
After starting the last three games, Hayes will head back to the bench as the Pelicans have both Josh Hart (knee) and Brandon Ingram back healthy. Hayes showed plenty of encouraging flashes during that three-game run, which he capped off with 22 points, 11 rebounds, one block and one steal Friday night in Denver. If the Pelicans fall out of playoff contention and turn to more of a youth-oriented rotation, the 2019 lottery pick will be a name to monitor closely.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Perfect night Friday
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Hayes finished with 22 points (9-9 FG, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 33 minutes during Friday's 113-105 win over Denver.
Hayes remained in the starting lineup Friday, walking away with his best performance of the season. He was perfect from both the floor and the stripe, something that is obviously not sustainable moving forward. However, what might be sustainable is his current playing time. Over the past three games, he is averaging 30 minutes per night, enough to warrant taking a flier on him in standard leagues.
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Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes: Excellent in start
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Hayes contributed 19 points (9-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt), seven rebounds and three blocks over 31 minutes during Monday's 93-90 loss to Cleveland.
Though Jonas Valanciunas (illness) returned from a three-game absence, the Pelicans made the surprising decision to deploy Hayes in the starting five at power forward. The lineup choice may have just been a means of countering the Cavs' ultra-big frontcourt of Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen and Dean Wade, but either way, the decision paid off for Pelicans head coach Willie Green. Hayes was an efficient, two-way force, leading Pelicans starters with a plus-two in the box score. While it's unlikely that the starting combination of Hayes and Valanciunas is used often, the third-year big man may have showed well enough Monday to keep him ahead of Willy Hernangomez for backup minutes at center behind Valanciunas.
