Hayes is probable for Friday's game against the 76ers due to left knee soreness, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports. The probable tag suggests Hayes should play Friday, although his role is uncertain. If Anthony Davis (heel) ends up being available, then Hayes would return to his regular role off the bench. Hayes got the start in Wednesday's loss to the Grizzlies and posted eight points, 10 rebounds and an assist across 35 minutes.
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Status
GTD - Knee - Soreness Expected Return: 2024-11-08Previous game (@ MEM 11/6)
Next game projections (vs. TBD 11/8)
Latest Jaxson Hayes news
2024-25 Season Stats
Jaxson Hayes Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL6.83.80.70.60.4Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 8 1 17.3 5.4 4.8 1.0 0.5 0.4 0.8 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 2.1 3.0 70.8% 2.1 3.0 70.8% 1.1 1.4 81.8% 1.9 2.9 2.5 1.3 -24 74.5% 2023-24 70 5 12.5 4.3 3.0 0.5 0.4 0.5 0.6 2 0 0.0 0.1 0.0% 1.8 2.4 75.4% 1.8 2.5 72.0% 0.7 1.2 62.2% 1.0 2.0 1.8 0.8 -107 71.8% 2022-23 47 2 13.0 5.0 2.8 0.7 0.4 0.4 0.7 0 0 0.1 0.6 10.3% 1.8 2.7 65.4% 1.8 3.3 55.1% 1.2 1.8 69.9% 0.8 2.0 1.4 1.1 -70 60.5% 2021-22 70 28 20.0 9.3 4.5 0.6 0.8 0.5 0.8 4 0 0.3 0.8 35.1% 3.2 4.9 66.0% 3.5 5.7 61.6% 2.1 2.7 76.6% 1.6 2.9 2.2 0.8 +22 68.0% 2020-21 60 3 16.1 7.5 4.3 0.6 0.6 0.4 0.7 0 0 0.1 0.2 42.9% 2.8 4.4 63.5% 2.9 4.7 62.5% 1.6 2.0 77.5% 1.5 2.8 1.7 0.9 -19 67.5% 2019-20 64 14 16.9 7.4 4.0 0.9 0.9 0.4 0.8 3 0 0.0 0.1 25.0% 2.7 4.0 67.8% 2.7 4.0 67.2% 1.9 3.0 64.7% 1.5 2.5 2.5 1.1 -58 68.9% Career 3195315.96.83.80.70.60.40.7900.10.426.8%2.53.767.2%2.64.163.7%1.52.170.9%1.32.52.00.9-25667.8% -
Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL3.62.70.20.20.0Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 4 0 6.0 0.3 3.0 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.5 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 0.0 0.5 0.0% 0.0 0.5 0.0% 0.3 0.5 50.0% 0.8 2.3 1.8 0.5 +7 17.4% 2021-22 6 6 13.8 5.8 2.5 0.2 0.3 0.0 0.7 0 0 0.0 0.5 0.0% 2.3 3.7 63.6% 2.3 4.2 56.0% 1.2 1.8 63.6% 0.7 1.8 1.8 0.3 -28 58.6% Career 10610.73.62.70.20.20.00.6000.00.30.0%1.42.458.3%1.42.751.9%0.81.361.5%0.72.01.80.3-2155.0%
Jaxson Hayes
Season Stats
Previous Game (@ MEM 11/6)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF817.35.44.81.00.82.52024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB4.82.91.92024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.50.42024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%70.8%70.8%0.0%81.8%74.5%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-241.300
Jaxson Hayes
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/18L 132-7420772001000.0%7342.9%7342.9%2150.0%522.0-1311044.4%10/17W 128-12222492101000.0%5240.0%5240.0%100.0%452.0+103636.8%10/15L 111-9719422120000.0%22100.0%22100.0%000.0%110.0-15210100.0%10/10W 107-10215642110000.0%4375.0%4375.0%100.0%220.0-801467.6%10/6L 118-11420582210000.0%5240.0%5240.0%4125.0%260.0-831137.0%10/4L 124-10720961102000.0%4375.0%4375.0%33100.0%060.5-821684.6%
Preseason Totals 20.05.86.01.81.00.70.70.00.00.0%4.52.555.6%4.52.555.6%1.80.845.5%2.33.72.8-421.813.755.0% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%11/6L 131-114348101001000.0%6350.0%6350.0%22100.0%281.0-1351158.1%11/4L 115-1039530010000.0%5240.0%5240.0%3133.3%300.0-120739.6%11/1W 131-12515460200000.0%11100.0%11100.0%22100.0%330.0+2311106.4%10/30L 134-11019632011000.0%22100.0%22100.0%22100.0%212.0-11211104.2%10/28L 109-10512040003000.0%000.0%000.0%000.0%040.0-18200.0%10/26W 131-12714421000000.0%22100.0%22100.0%000.0%110.0+2426100.0%10/25W 123-11617664111000.0%33100.0%33100.0%000.0%154.0+5314100.0%10/22W 110-103151040100000.0%5480.0%5480.0%22100.0%310.0-131285.0%
Regular Season Totals 17.25.44.81.00.50.40.80.00.00.0%3.02.170.8%3.02.170.8%1.41.181.8%1.92.91.3-242.511.674.5%
Jaxson Hayes Player Profile
Career History
Jaxson Hayes Fantasy Projections
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Next Game10:00 pm November 8Lakers4-476ers1-6DraftKings points 18.4FanDuel Points 18.6PTS 5.4REB 5.3AST 0.5BLK 0.6STL 0.42PM 2.03PM 0.0FTM 1.3TO 0.9MIN 18.8CBSS fantasy points 11.7ESPN fantasy points 14.2Yahoo fantasy points 14.5
Pregame Probabilities
Record a double-double2%Record a triple-double0%Record 10 or more REB5%Record 4-plus 3-pointers5%Score 30 or more pts0%Record 10 or more AST0%
Jaxson Hayes Latest News
Probable for Friday
Hayes is probable for Friday's game against the 76ers due to left knee soreness, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports. The probable tag suggests Hayes should play Friday, although his role is uncertain. If Anthony Davis (heel) ends up being available, then Hayes would return to his regular role off the bench. Hayes got the start in Wednesday's loss to the Grizzlies and posted eight points, 10 rebounds and an assist across 35 minutes.
Starting vs. Memphis
Hayes is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports. Hayes will get the nod at center with Anthony Davis (ankle) sidelined. However, head coach JJ Redick stated prior to Wednesday's contest that he'll look to give Christian Koloko some minutes, so Hayes is not expected to absorb all of Davis' minutes. His fantasy upside should remain relatively low even if he's going to get promoted to a starting role.
NBA reopening investigation
The NBA is reopening an investigation into a 2021 altercation involving Hayes and his former girlfriend, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports. The NBA did not discipline Hayes following its initial investigation into Hayes' 2021 arrest, but new footage was released by TMZ on Saturday. "We're obviously aware that the investigation has been reopened, and we're going to cooperate fully," coach JJ Redick said after Saturday's practice.
Blocks two shots Friday
Hayes supplied four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two blocks over 15 minutes during Friday's 131-125 victory over the Raptors. Hayes blocked a season-high two shots, although his playing time remains underwhelming. Anthony Davis has started the season on fire, limiting Hayes to just 15.7 minutes per night. While he can be a decent per-minute producer, he would need for Davis to miss time to have any shot at playing meaningful minutes.
Available to face Phoenix
Hayes (foot) is available for Friday's game against the Suns, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports. Hayes was widely expected to be available, so this isn't surprising. The big man will continue to operate as Anthony Davis' primary backup at the center position.
Expected to play Friday
Hayes is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Suns due to left foot soreness. Despite being a late addition to the injury report, Hayes is still expected to suit up Friday. The 24-year-old big man logged 15 minutes in the Lakers' regular-season opener and should continue to serve as the team's backup center, as Christian Wood (knee) and Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) remain sidelined.
Starting in preseason finale
Hayes is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Warriors, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports. The Lakers are resting their projected Opening Night starters and several key reserves, so Hayes will try to impress the coaching staff to secure a roster spot as a frontcourt alternative.
Starting versus Timberwolves
Hayes will start at center in the Lakers' preseason opening matchup against the Timberwolves, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports. With LeBron James (rest) and Anthony Davis (rest) sidelined for the exhibition opener, Hayes will start alongside Rui Hachimura. The big man is looking to earn a role providing depth in Los Angeles' frontcourt this season.
Picking up player option
Hayes informed the Lakers on Friday that he will exercise his $2.4 million player option for the 2024-25 season, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Hayes likely would have been on track for a one-year contract at a similar salary level in free agency had he declined the option, so he'll stick around in Los Angeles with the hope that he can solidify himself as the top backup center under first-year head coach JJ Redick. Previous coach Darvin Ham deployed Hayes as Anthony Davis' primary backup in 2023-24, though the Lakers were without Hayes' main competitors for the position -- Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood -- for much of the season due to injury. Vanderbilt and Wood are both healthy again and are under contract for the upcoming season, so Hayes could struggle to reach the 70 appearances and 12.5 minutes per contest he averaged in 2023-24.