Hayes will come off the bench for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Deandre Ayton (knee) is back and starting, so Hayes will return to a reserve role with the Lakers. In 45 games off the bench this season, Hayes has averaged 6.2 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Operates as starter Friday
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Hayes recorded nine points (3-6 FG, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Friday's 128-117 victory over the Pacers.
Hayes entered the starting lineup Friday with Deandre Ayton (knee) and Maxi Kleber (back) both sidelined, marking his eighth start of the campaign. While he didn't quite replicate the scoring punch from his season-high 19-point performance against Denver on Thursday, he remained efficient from the floor and perfect from the charity stripe. Hayes notably logged 25 minutes in the win, serving as the primary beneficiary of the Lakers' thinned frontcourt. He should continue to see expanded run for as long as Ayton remains on the shelf.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Starting Friday
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Hayes is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Pacers, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.
Hayes will draw the start with Deandre Ayton (knee) unavailable and could be headed for major minutes due to Maxi Kleber (back) also being out. Through seven starts this season, Hayes has registered averages of 11.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals per game.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Hits for season-high 19 off bench
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Hayes finished Thursday's 120-113 loss to Denver with 19 points (8-10 FG, 3-5 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes off the bench.
Deandre Ayton (knee) was able to play only four minutes, opening the door for Hayes to see his biggest workload since Feb. 12 and set a new season scoring high. Hayes hasn't scored more than eight points in any of his prior six games, but if Ayton winds up missing more time, he's likely to be the biggest beneficiary in the Lakers' frontcourt.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Good to go Thursday
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Hayes (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Suns, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
Hayes didn't play in the Lakers' loss to the Magic on Tuesday due to a right ankle sprain, but he has been cleared to play in Thursday's contest and will serve as the top big man off the bench behind Deandre Ayton. Hayes has averaged 8.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists over 16.0 minutes per game since Feb. 1.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Likely to play Thursday
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Hayes (ankle) is probable for Thursday's game against Phoenix, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.
Hayes is on track to return from a one-game absence because of a right ankle sprain. The 25-year-old center is averaging 6.8 points and 3.8 rebounds across 17.3 minutes per game this season. His return could mean fewer opportunities for Maxi Kleber and Jarred Vanderbilt.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Won't play Tuesday
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Hayes won't play in Tuesday's game against the Magic due to a sprained right ankle, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com.
The Lakers deem Hayes day-to-day ahead of his next chance to play Thursday, when Los Angeles takes on the Suns. Maxi Kleber should handle the No. 2 center spot behind Deandre Ayton, but that role doesn't seem to offer him much fantasy upside.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Tagged doubtful for Tuesday
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Hayes (ankle) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Magic, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Coach JJ Redick said earlier in the day that the team is considering Hayes day-to-day, but it doesn't appear as though he'll be cleared to suit up for Tuesday's clash. Maxi Kleber would slot in as the backup center if Hayes is downgraded to out.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Considered day-to-day
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Hayes is being considered day-to-day after suffering a right ankle injury during Sunday's game against Boston, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
The Lakers have yet to release their injury report for Tuesday's matchup with the Magic, so it remains to be seen what injury tag he'll carry leading up to tipoff. Hayes suffered the injury during the first quarter of Sunday's clash and was unable to return.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Won't return Sunday
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Hayes will not return to Sunday's game against the Celtics due to a right ankle injury, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Hayes exited the game in the first quarter and will not return due to a right ankle injury. Jarred Vanderbilt and Maxi Kleber could see extra minutes off the bench with Hayes sidelined. His status for Tuesday's game against the Magic is now in question.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Headed to bench
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Hayes will come off the bench for Friday's game against the Clippers, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Deandre Ayton (knee) is back and starting after a two-game layoff, so Hayes will return to a reserve role. As a member of the second unit this season, Hayes owns averages of 6.0 points and 3.8 rebounds per contest.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Looks good in Thursday's start
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Hayes had 16 points (8-10 FG), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 124-104 victory over the Mavericks.
Making his third start in the last four games while Deandre Ayton (knee) is on the mend, Hayes tied his season scoring high while setting new season highs in minutes and steals. The 25-year-old center is averaging 13.7 points, 5.0 boards, 2.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 21.7 minutes over the last three contests, but his role is likely to shrink once Ayton is cleared to return.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Starting sans Ayton
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Hayes will start against the Spurs on Tuesday, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.
The seventh-year center will get the starting nod due to Deandre Ayton (knee) being sidelined. As a starter this season (five games), Hayes has averaged 10.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 27.0 minutes per contest.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Cycles to bench
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Hayes isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Oklahoma City, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Hayes drew a rare start Saturday with Deandre Ayton (knee) sidelined, but Ayton is back in with the first unit Monday evening. Hayes is averaging 6.9 points and 3.5 rebounds in 15 bench appearances since Jan. 1.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Starting sans Ayton
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Hayes will start Saturday's game against the Warriors, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Deandre Ayton (knee) was a late scratch Saturday, resulting in Hayes getting the starting nod for the first time since Dec. 20. As a starter this season (four games), the seventh-year center has averaged 11.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 28.8 minutes per tilt.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Suspended for Thursday's game
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The NBA announced that Hayes has been suspended for Thursday's game against the 76ers after he pushed a mascot during pregame introductions in the Lakers' 142-111 win over the Wizards last Friday.
Hayes had appeared in both of the Lakers' ensuing two games following Friday's contest before the NBA concluded its investigation of the incident and levied the one-game ban. With Hayes sitting out Thursday, starting center Deandre Ayton could have a higher minutes floor, and the Lakers will likely turn to either Drew Timme or Maxi Kleber to serve as Ayton's primary backup.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Cleared to return
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Hayes (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Hayes has missed LA's last three games while dealing with left hamstring tendinopathy, but the team has given him the green light to take the court Sunday evening. He'll come off the bench with Deandre Ayton also set to return from a brief one-game absence.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Won't play Saturday
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Hayes (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Portland.
Hayes will miss his third consecutive matchup due to left hamstring tendinopathy. Maxi Kleber and Drew Timme should be in line once again for more run, especially if Deandre Ayton (knee), who is currently questionably, isn't able to suit up.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Questionable for Thursday
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Hayes (hamstring) is questionable to play Thursday versus the Hornets, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Hayes missed Tuesday's game with some soreness in his hamstring, but it looks like there's a chance he could get back out there for Thursday's game. Check back for another update on Hayes closer to Thursday's tip.
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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Won't play Tuesday
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Hayes will not play Tuesday against the Hawks due to left hamstring soreness.
Hayes does not have a strain, and it's possible the Lakers are exercising caution for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Hayes out, Deandre Ayton could have a higher floor, and Jarred Vanderbilt could see more run for the Lakers.
