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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: NBA reopening investigation
The NBA is reopening an investigation into a 2021 altercation involving Jaxson 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.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Blocks two shots Friday
Jaxson 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 likely need for Davis to miss time to have any shot at playing meaningful minutes.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Available to face Phoenix
Jaxson 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.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Expected to play Friday
Jaxson 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 Los Angeles 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.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Starting in preseason finale
Jaxson Hayes is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Warriors, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.The Los Angeles 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 option.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Starting versus Timberwolves
Jaxson Hayes will start at center in the Los Angeles 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.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Picking up player option
Jaxson Hayes informed the Los Angeles 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.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Back in reserve role
Jaxson Hayes will come off the bench for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.Hayes drew a spot start at center Tuesday while Anthony Davis missed time with a headache, but the Texas product will retreat to the bench Friday. Hayes is averaging 7.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals in his last five appearances as a reserve.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Enters starting lineup
Jaxson Hayes will start Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.Anthony Davis is sidelined with a headache, so the Los Angeles Lakers will turn to Hayes as their starting center. In four starts this season, Hayes has averaged 11.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.3 steals.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Fills in with 19/10 double-double
Jaxson Hayes closed with 19 points (8-9 FG, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds, one block and five steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's 127-117 loss to Minnesota.Hayes filled in nicely after Anthony Davis (eye) headed to the locker room. Hayes' 19 points marked a season-high total as well as his second consecutive double-double. Although he only averages 12.4 minutes per game, Hayes has appeared in 67 games for the Los Angeles Lakers and should be on the team's postseason roster.
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