Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (calf) is on track to return to the lineup on Tuesday against Toronto. He was sidelined with a calf contusion on Sunday versus Brooklyn. Hayes averages 4.1 points and 2.9 rebounds and doesn't usually play a significant role for the Lakers, but we could see a lot more of him this week as Tuesday marks the start of a back-to-back. Anthony Davis (knee) sat out one game in a back-to-back last week, allowing Hayes to join the starting lineup. He had a solid game with 14 points, seven rebounds, and a block as a starter against Memphis.

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (calf) won't be available against the Nets on Sunday. He has been ruled out with a left calf contusion, as the Lakers lose another frontcourt option. Hayes has been a reliable backup to Anthony Davis (knee) and played well in a starting role earlier in the week against Memphis when Davis sat out the second leg of a back-to-back. Davis is once again questionable ahead of Sunday's game. With the Lakers down to bare bones at the center position, Davis could get a massive workload without Hayes if he's deemed available.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jaxson Hayes (elbow) has been ruled out for the rest of Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Hayes was cleared to play in this game, but only lasted seven minutes before exiting due to left elbow soreness. His absence isn't going to have much of an impact on the rotation. Anthony Davis is currently healthy, so Hayes is normally the third big man in the rotation. The Lakers should be able to fill the void by using a committee approach.

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (ankle) is expected to play on Friday after the team upgraded his official status from questionable to probable on the latest injury report. Hayes was dealing with an ankle sprain that caused him to miss two games, but he'll be back after a small absence. Anthony Davis (hip) was also upgraded to probable, so Hayes won't be seeing additional playing time from his norm, but he should be on the floor for around 5-to-10 minutes. This would likely just take some fantasy value away from Christian Wood and Rui Hachimura instead of making Hayes more fantasy-relevant.

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Jaxson Hayes (ankle) only has a minor injury and should be back in the lineup soon. He missed Monday's 108-107 loss to Miami with a left ankle sprain, but Lakers head coach Darvin Ham said Hayes could've pushed through it if it was later in the year. Hayes' minutes were trending up before he got hurt, although the 23-year-old has played a very minuscule role in rotation. That could change if Anthony Davis (groin) drops out of the lineup, but he plans to play Wednesday versus the Rockets after not finishing Monday's contest.

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (ankle) is currently listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Miami Heat with a left ankle sprain. The 23-year-old big man saw some more action over the last couple of games while the team dealt with some injury problems on the roster. Even then, he only saw 13 and 11 minutes in each of those games, so if he doesn't suit up there isn't a big hole for others to fill. If he can't give it a go, Colin Castleton may get some more minutes off of the bench, but not enough to constitute using him as a streaming option.

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes could land himself a starter's job for the 2023-24 campaign, at least the team is hopeful that he can fill the role, according to Jovan Buha of the Athletic. "The Lakers have five players who deserve to play at least 20 minutes, at least in the regular season: James, Davis, Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt and Taurean Prince," Buha wrote. "That's before mentioning Jaxson Hayes, who the team is hopeful can start and play a prominent role with Davis in two-big lineups." During his four-year stint with New Orleans, Hayes registered 47 starts and put up decent numbers as a member of the first unit, scoring 11.1 points and tallying 5.8 rebounds with 1.1 blocks in 26.1 minutes.

Free-agent center Jaxson Hayes agreed to a two-year contract with the Lakers. The terms of the deal haven't been made public, although it includes a player option for the second year. The 23-year-old spent the last four seasons in New Orleans, averaging 7.5 points and 4.0 rebounds. However, he never had a stable role in the lineup, so a chance of scenery may do him some good. While Hayes probably won't be a consistent fantasy contributor, he may see some streaming attention if Anthony Davis goes down with an injury during the 2023-24 campaign. Judging from Davis' track record, he'll surely miss some games.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Jaxson Hayes is set to become a free agent this summer. The organization has decided to not offer a qualifying offer to Hayes, which means he'll become an unrestricted free agent. The 23-year-old is coming off his least productive season of his professional career. He averaged 5.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 13.0 minutes across 47 games. Despite his rough numbers last season, Hayes should be able to find another home. He's young with decent upside, so it wouldn't be shocking to see a few teams show interest in Hayes on a cheap deal.

According to NBA insider Michael Scotto, the Pelicans will allow forward Jaxson Hayes to enter unrestricted free agency. After the Pelicans used the eighth overall pick on Hayes in 2019, they had high hopes of him being their future center. But his career has been disappointing so far, as it has been plagued with legal trouble and injuries. He was set to make $6.8 million next year with the Pelicans, but now he will search for a new team. Hayes has a reputation for being an athletic freak on both ends of the floor, so if he can get healthy, he will be a good addition to his next team.

New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (elbow) is available to play Sunday against the Utah Jazz. Hayes has missed the start of the season due to offseason elbow surgery, but will make his way back to the court on Sunday. Hayes has a plethora of big men ahead of him in the rotation, so he will likely need an injury or two to return to fantasy relevance.

New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (elbow) is still looking to make his season debut and is questionable to play Sunday night against the Utah Jazz. Hayes is still recovering from offseason elbow surgery and was also listed as questionable Friday night before being ruled out. If active, Hayes will likely take some minutes away from Larry Nance Jr. and Willy Hernangomez, but would not be fantasy relevant in a limited role.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Jaxson Hayes (elbow) suffered a torn UCL in his left elbow during Friday's preseason outing versus Detroit. He will miss at least two weeks before being re-evaluated. The 22-year-old is coming off his best season as a professional, finishing with averages of 9.3 points and 4.5 rebounds. However, he shot a career-worst 61.6% from the field. With Zion Williamson and Larry Nance expected to handle most of the minutes at the four spot, Hayes isn't forecasted to get much work at the position. Jonas Valanciunas has things locked down in the middle, and the presence of Willy Hernangomez could bump Hayes out of the lineup enough to keep him out of fantasy consideration. With that said, he may earn some appearances as a starter during the 2022-23 campaign, so there could be streaming potential throughout the season.

New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes will move into the starting five for Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. The Pelicans have decided to shake up their lineup due to the departure of Josh Hart. That being said, they will go with a "jumbo" lineup for Tuesday's game. The Pelicans will be shorthanded here due to the trade they made earlier in the day. C.J. McCollum is on his way to New Orleans, so Hayes could see a slight decrease in value once he's cleared to play. Until then, Hayes sounds like a solid option for Tuesday's slate while he's in the starting lineup.

New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes is mainly known for his defensive ability on the court. Although, on Monday the coaching staff spoke to Hayes about attempting more shots from beyond the arc. Hayes has attempted a total of 18 (making seven) 3-pointers in his first two NBA seasons. Fantasy managers could see a slight uptick in his shooting, but he is mainly there for defense. However, Hayes should see an expanded role in New Orleans with Steven Adams now in Memphis. This certainly gives fantasy managers something to think about on draft day.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was arrested in Los Angeles after a struggle with officers who responded to a report of a domestic dispute and used a Taser before handcuffing him, authorities said Thursday. The 21-year-old player was booked into jail on suspicion of resisting arrest, and a woman declined to cooperate with the investigation into the domestic dispute call early Wednesday, a Los Angeles Police Department statement said. Hayes, 6-foot-11 and 220 pounds, was treated for unspecified injuries from the struggle before going to jail, police said. He was released on bond that day, online jail records show. An officer also was treated for an unspecified injury and then released from a hospital. It was not immediately known if Hayes has a lawyer who can speak on his behalf. Police said officers found Hayes in the front yard of a home at about 2:50 a.m. The officers said they needed to speak with the victim and asked Hayes to remain outside while they did.... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was arrested in Los Angeles after a struggle with officers who were responding to a report of a domestic dispute and used a Taser and other force before handcuffing him, authorities said Thursday. Hayes, 21, was booked into jail on suspicion of resisting arrest, and a woman declined to cooperate with the investigation into the domestic dispute call early Wednesday, a Los Angeles Police Department statement said. Hayes received treatment for unspecified injuries he got during the struggle before going to jail, police said. He was released on bond later that day, online jail records show. It was not immediately known whether he has retained an attorney who can speak on his behalf. The officers had found Hayes in the front yard of a home around 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, police said. “Officers informed Hayes they received a call at the location and needed to speak with the victim, but requested Hayes remain outside while they did so,” the... [More]