Jaxson Hayes Fantasy Stats

Utah Jazz center Jaxson Hayes (shoulder) is available and will start Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs after missing Monday with right shoulder soreness. The 26-year-old has averaged 10.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in 23.7 minutes over three games. With Lauri Markkanen (wrist), Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) and Jusuf Nurkic (foot) all sidelined, Hayes should have a sizable role in Utah's depleted frontcourt. Mo Bamba will likely still get meaningful minutes after posting 14 points, seven rebounds, and four blocks on Monday, but Hayes' return to the starting five lowers Bamba's short-term fantasy appeal.

Utah Jazz center Jaxson Hayes (shoulder) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs after missing Monday's loss to Memphis with right shoulder soreness. Utah is already without Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee), who will miss at least six weeks with a torn MCL, and Jusuf Nurkic (foot), leaving Hayes with a clear path to more work once healthy. The 26-year-old is averaging 10.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks in 23.7 minutes through three games. If Hayes remains out, Mo Bamba should stay busy after posting 14 points, seven rebounds, and four blocks Monday.

Utah Jazz center Jaxson Hayes (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies with right shoulder soreness. The 26-year-old was downgraded from questionable after posting nine points, five rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 19 minutes against the Lakers on Sunday. Hayes has opened the season averaging 10.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks while shooting 81.3% from the field. With Jusuf Nurkic (foot) already unavailable, Utah will have to lean more on Kyle Filipowski and Mo Bamba inside. Hayes will have another chance to return Wednesday against San Antonio.

Free-agent center Jaxson Hayes is signing a two-year, $12 million contract with the Utah Jazz, according to ESPN's Tim MacMahon. Hayes moves from the Los Angeles Lakers, who just added former Jazz center Walker Kessler in a sign-and-trade, to a crowded frontcourt rotation in Utah. Jusuf Nurkic, Jaren Jackson Jr., Kyle Filipowski, and Lauri Markkanen are returning, and everyone in that quartet can stretch the floor, something Hayes has not added to his game since entering the NBA. He's strictly a rim-running big that provides depth for the Jazz. Hayes averaged 7.5 points and 4.1 rebounds in 18.3 minutes per game last season.

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (foot) will return to action on Saturday against the Houston Rockets. The former Texas Longhorn didn't play in the last four regular-season games due to a foot injury, but the Lakers haven't included him on the injury report ahead of their playoff opener. Hayes finished the regular season strong, averaging 14.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks in his last seven appearances. It would be a major boost for the injury-hit Lakers if they could get the same level of production from Hayes in the playoffs. Hayes' role during the regular-season series against Houston was minimal, as he contributed 0.5 points and 1.5 rebounds in 12.5 minutes per game over two contests.

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (foot) intends to play in Game 1 against the Houston Rockets on Saturday, Corey Hansford of Lakers Nation reports. The big man missed the final four regular-season games due to a foot injury, but he was back at practice on Tuesday. "Feeling a lot better," Hayes told reporters. "It was nice getting a few days off, especially with my job, I jump a lot and run a lot. So it's hard for me to rest something like that. So getting those days off was much-needed, very helpful." He added that he wasn't worried about missing the start of the postseason. Hayes has occasionally outperformed starting center Deandre Ayton late in the season, and his role may grow during the playoffs. Across 66 regular-season outings, he averaged 7.5 points and 4.1 rebounds in 18.3 minutes per game.

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (foot) won't play on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers have lost another body from the rotation, as Hayes popped up on the injury report an hour before tip-off. The big man is experiencing soreness in his left foot. With Hayes unavailable, starting center Deandre Ayton could be in for a very busy night. Maxi Kleber and Drew Timme will get an opportunity to log more minutes off the bench. Jarred Vanderbilt and Rui Hachimura could also see some time at center. Unfortunately for Ayton & Co., this is a brutal matchup against a team that allows the fewest points per game to centers this season.

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (back) will miss Wednesday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. He was a late addition to the injury report due to back soreness, and the Lakers have downgraded Ayton's status ahead of tip-off from questionable to out. Jaxson Hayes will move into the starting lineup. As a starter, Hayes has significantly improved his numbers, averaging 11.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 steals per game.

Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports that Los Angeles Lakers centers Jaxson Hayes (back) and Maxi Kleber (back) are unavailable for Thursday night's matchup with the Chicago Bulls. Both Hayes and Kleber are dealing with back issues that also kept them sidelined during Tuesday's win against Minnesota. While the two big men are out of action, Jarred Vaderbilt, who is averaging 17.9 minutes per contest, will likely see extended minutes during this evening's clash.

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Thursday's game against Phoenix after previously carrying a probable tag. Hayes is averaging 6.8 points and 3.8 rebounds in 17.3 minutes this season and should slot back into his usual reserve role behind Deandre Ayton. His availability likely trims frontcourt minutes for Maxi Kleber and Jarred Vanderbilt, limiting their deep-league appeal. Hayes remains a fringe option outside of very deep formats, offering modest rebounding and field-goal percentage support without consistent volume.