Hayes notched two points (0-2 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 overtime loss to the Spurs.
Hayes struggled to contribute offensively but made an impact on the glass and defensively, collecting three offensive rebounds while registering multiple blocks. The 37-minute workload was particularly encouraging, though his limited scoring opportunities could make consistent fantasy production difficult. His rebounding and shot-blocking provide some value in deeper formats.
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Jazz's Jaxson Hayes: Starting Wednesday
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Hayes is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with the Spurs.
Jaren Jackson (knee) is set to sit out at least the next six weeks, and with Jusuf Nurkic (foot) still not close, Hayes appears to be locked in as Utah's starting center. He's gotten off to a hot start this season with averages of 10.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.3 swats per contest, so make sure Hayes isn't floating around on your waiver wire.
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Jazz's Jaxson Hayes: Cleared to play Wednesday
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Hayes (shoulder) is available for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Hayes will shake off his questionable tag due to right shoulder soreness and return from a one-game absence. The big man should see significant burn Wednesday due to the absences of Jaren Jackson (knee) and Jusuf Nurkic (foot).
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Jazz's Jaxson Hayes: Questionable versus Spurs
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Hayes (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
With Jusuf Nurkic (toe) and Jaren Jackson (knee) both sidelined, the Jazz are thin at the center position. If Hayes is available versus the Spurs, he'll presumably start. If not, Kyle Filipowski would likely move into the starting lineup, with Mo Bamba getting more minutes off the bench.
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Jazz's Jaxson Hayes: Won't play Monday
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Hayes (shoulder) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Hayes will miss the second leg of this back-to-back due to right shoulder soreness after posting nine points, five rebounds, a steal and an assist in 19 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Lakers. That means Kyle Filipowski and Mo Bamba are likely to handle a bigger role off the bench. Hayes' next chance to play will come against the Spurs on Wednesday.
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Jazz's Jaxson Hayes: Hits for 17 off bench Friday
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Hayes supplied 17 points (7-8 FG, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block across 26 minutes off the bench during Friday's 120-119 victory over the Pelicans.
After getting the start in the season opener, Hayes swapped places with Ace Bailey as Utah went with a smaller lineup against New Orleans. Hayes was more productive off the bench, leading the second unit in scoring and boards, and he ended up playing more minutes than Bailey on the night. The duo might continue to switch in and out of the starting five depending on matchups, but Hayes' workload figures to be steady in either role while Jusuf Nurkic (foot) remains sidelined.
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Jazz's Jaxson Hayes: Not starting Friday
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Hayes won't start Friday's game against New Orleans.
Hayes got the starting nod in Wednesday's season-opening loss to Memphis, posting five points, six blocks, five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 26 minutes of action. However, the big man will come off the bench behind Jaren Jackson on Friday, with Ace Bailey entering the first unit.
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Jazz's Jaxson Hayes: Swats six shots in loss
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Hayes closed Wednesday's 123-103 loss to the Grizzlies with five points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists, six blocks and two steals across 26 minutes.
Hayes made an immediate defensive impact in his Jazz debut, accounting for half of Utah's 12 blocked shots while adding two steals. The center started alongside Jaren Jackson and Lauri Markkanen, indicating a potentially meaningful role in Utah's frontcourt rotation. Although his offensive production and free-throw shooting were underwhelming, Hayes' defensive upside could make him a useful specialist in deeper fantasy leagues if he maintains substantial playing time.
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Jazz's Jaxson Hayes: Efficient in start
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Hayes contributed 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 FT) and two rebounds across 15 minutes in Monday's 119-109 preseason win over the Spurs.
Hayes appears to be the favorite to start for the Jazz this season while Jusuf Nurkic (foot) is sidelined. That said, Utah could mix and match based on matchups and deploy Ace Bailey in the first unit at times.
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Jazz's Jaxson Hayes: Starting against Denver
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Hayes will start in Tuesday's game against Denver.
Jusuf Nurkic (foot) is sidelined, so Hayes will start in the rematch with the Nuggets. The 26-year-old started nine times with the Lakers in 2025-26, averaging 12.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals over 27.4 minutes in those appearances.
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Jazz's Jaxson Hayes: Signing with Jazz
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The Jazz are signing Hayes to a two-year, $12 million deal Wednesday, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com.
The second season on the contract has a team option as well. Hayes spent his last three years with the Lakers, but now he's lined up to compete for the backup center role behind Jusuf Nurkic with Kyle Filipowski next year. Hayes averaged 7.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.8 blocks in 18.3 minutes over 66 regular-season contests in 2025-26.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Strong effort off bench in Game 4
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Hayes logged 18 points (6-8 FG, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 27 minutes off the bench during Monday's 115-110 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
The 25-year-old center was the only member of the Lakers' second unit to score in double digits in the season-ending loss -- the rest of the team's bench managed just five points combined. It was Hayes's best scoring effort of the playoffs, and he heads into free agency this offseason having averaged 7.5 points, 4.1 boards, 0.9 assists and 0.8 blocks in 18.3 minutes over 66 regular-season contests.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Chips in full stat line in win
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Hayes accumulated six points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 101-94 win over the Rockets in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Hayes had missed the Lakers' final four contests of the regular season due to left foot soreness, but he's back to handling his typical role as the top backup center behind Deandre Ayton this postseason. As long as Ayton stays healthy, however, Hayes could have a hard time cracking the 20-minute plateau on a consistent basis.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Not listed on injury report
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Hayes (foot) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's Game 1 matchup with the Rockets.
Hayes missed L.A.'s final four regular-season games, but he'll return to the floor Saturday. With Hayes back in the mix, Maxi Kleber could drop from the rotation entirely.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Ruled out vs. Utah
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Hayes (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Hayes will end the regular season with a fourth straight game on the inactive list due to a left foot issue. Maxi Kleber and Jarred Vanderbilt could see increased playing time in Hayes' stead. The big man will finish the regular season with averages of 7.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.8 blocks across 18.3 minutes per game in 66 outings (nine starts).
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Iffy for Sunday
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Hayes (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Hayes is in danger of missing a fourth straight game due to a left foot issue. If the big man is ruled out, Maxi Kleber and Jarred Vanderbilt would be candidates for increased playing time.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Remaining out Thursday
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Hayes (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Hayes will miss a second consecutive game due to left foot soreness, and his next opportunity to play is Friday against the Suns. Maxi Kleber and Drew Timme should both operate in expanded roles for as long as Hayes is sidelined.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Ruled out Tuesday
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Hayes won't play Tuesday versus the Thunder due to left foot soreness, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.
Maxi Kleber will have the chance for some extended minutes with Hayes out, and Drew Timme might be able to get into the rotation. For now, Hayes should be considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Standout showing off bench
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Hayes had 23 points (8-10 FG, 7-8 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes during Sunday's 134-128 loss to the Mavericks.
Despite coming off the bench, Hayes ended up playing 27 minutes, logging eight more minutes than Deandre Ayton's on Sunday. Hayes looks like a quality streaming option at center for the final week of the fantasy season, averaging 14.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.9 blocks and 0.9 steals in 24.2 minutes per tilt over his last seven games.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Five rejections off bench Friday
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Hayes racked up 10 points (2-3 FG, 6-10 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and five blocks over 26 minutes off the bench during Friday's 116-99 win over the Nets.
The five swats were a season high for Hayes, but the 25-year-old center has been ruthless at the rim of late. He's recorded multiple rejections in five straight games (one start), averaging 11.2 points, 6.6 boards, 3.2 blocks, 0.8 assists and 0.8 steals in 24.2 minutes during that span while shooting 75.0 percent from the floor.
