JAXSON HAYES NEWS

Gets green light Hayes (ankle) is good to go for Friday's matchup with the Suns, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact Hayes was upgraded from questionable to probable earlier in the day, so he was seemingly trending in this direction. Barring any setbacks, the big man will be available to provide depth in the frountcourt if needed.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Hayes (ankle) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Friday's game against the Suns, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hayes was initially considered questionable for Friday's matchup after missing the last two games due to a sprained ankle, but he's trending in the right direction ahead of tipoff. However, Anthony Davis (hip/groin) has also been upgraded to probable, so it seems likely that Hayes' role would remain limited if both players are available.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Hayes (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Suns, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hayes has missed the past two games for the Lakers, and that is really unfortunate timing with Anthony Davis still dealing with a groin issue. Hayes has made six appearances this season, but he's only averaging 9.2 minutes in those contests.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Hayes (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Hayes will miss a second consecutive game due to an ankle sprain. Anthony Davis (groin/hip) remains a game-time decision, but either way, Christian Wood should see an increased role again. Hayes' next chance to suit up will come Friday in Phoenix.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Hayes (ankle) is questionable Wednesday versus Houston, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact Hayes is at risk of missing his second consecutive game due to a left ankle sprain. Christian Wood would continue seeing a larger role if Hayes is unable to go.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Hayes (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Hayes was questionable for Monday's matchup due to a left ankle sprain, and he'll be forced to miss at least one game. His next opportunity to return will be Wednesday against the Rockets, while Christian Wood should see an increased role Monday.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Hayes (ankle) is officially questionable for Monday's game against the Heat.

Impact Hayes is dealing with a sprained left ankle, although the issue was unreported until Sunday afternoon's injury report. Christian Wood and Colin Castleton would handle backup center minutes if Hayes misses time.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records first block of sesason Hayes totaled three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 14 minutes during Wednesday's 130-125 overtime win over the Clippers.

Impact Hayes played a season-high 14 minutes in Wednesday's victory. However, the 23-year-old big man is behind Christian Wood in the depth chart for the backup center role and is averaging just 8.6 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Inks deal with Lakers Hayes agreed to a two-year deal with the Lakers with a player option for 2024-25 on Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Hayes will head to Los Angeles after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Pelicans. In 2022-23, the 23-year-old big man saw a diminished role, averaging career-lows in points (5.0), rebounds (2.8) and minutes (13.0). However, Hayes should compete for the backup center job behind Anthony Davis.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans rule out Nance for play-in game vs. Thunder

Pelicans reserve forward Larry Nance Jr. has been scratched from the lineup for New Orleans' Western Conference play-in game against the Oklahoma City Thunder

APRIL 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MARCH 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Comes close to double-double Hayes accumulated 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 32 minutes during Saturday's 110-96 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Hayes needed two more rebounds to secure a double-double, and the big man was productive on both ends of the court with a solid stat-filling performance. He has struggled to see consistent minutes but seems to be turning things around of late and has made the most of his chances, putting up double-digit points in three of his last five appearances.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

McCollum scores 32, Pelicans hold off Mavericks 113-106

CJ McCollum scored 13 of his 32 points in the final four minutes and the New Orleans Pelicans held off the Dallas Mavericks 113-106

MARCH 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Productive off bench Hayes produced 15 points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 121-110 victory over Portland.

Impact Hayes played 25 minutes during Monday's loss to Orlando but wasn't as productive as he was against the Trail Blazers, as he contributed on both ends of the court while matching his second-highest scoring total of the season. While Hayes should continue to see increased playing time while Larry Nance (ankle) is sidelined, his production will likely be inconsistent, particularly when Jonas Valanciunas (calf) returns to action.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes over as backup center Hayes produced six points (3-4 FG), five rebounds and two steals across 25 minutes in Monday's 101-93 loss to the Magic.

Impact After Larry Nance (ankle) exited early in the Pelicans' previous game Saturday against the Knicks, Willy Hernangomez (nine points, eight rebounds and three steals in 11 minutes) stepped in to fill most of the playing time that was available behind starting center Jonas Valanciunas. Though Nance was sidelined again Monday, head coach Willie Green opted to turn to Hayes as the backup center over Hernangomez, who didn't leave the bench. Because both of the Magic's centers (Wendell Carter and Moritz Wagner) offered some floor-stretching ability, Green may have preferred the more athletic Hayes to chase the opposing bigs around the perimeter, but Hernangomez could be more of a factor when New Orleans matches up with more traditional back-to-the-basket centers. In any event, both Hayes and Hernangomez are likely to find themselves out of the rotation whenever Nance is ready to play again.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steps back into rotation Hayes finished Sunday's 136-104 win over the Kings with six points (2-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds and four steals in 19 minutes.

Impact The absences of Jonas Valanciunas (quadriceps) and Brandon Ingram (toe) paved the way for Willy Hernangomez and Hayes to crack the rotation, after both failed to get off the bench in the previous two and three games, respectively. Hernangomez (22 points, 16 rebounds, four assists in 28 minutes) and to a lesser degree Hayes both came away with intriguing fantasy lines Sunday, but the blowout played a factor, as only two Pelicans starters logged more than 30 minutes. Valanciunas may miss additional games beyond Sunday, but assuming Ingram is back in the fold Tuesday against the Hawks, the Pelicans likely won't have room in the rotation for both Hayes and Hernangomez.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Hayes isn't starting Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hayes drew a spot start Tuesday, but he totaled just four points, four rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes. He'll return to the bench with Brandon Ingram (toe) back in the starting lineup for the first time since Nov. 25.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spot start amounts to little Hayes finished with four points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 99-98 loss to Denver.

Impact Hayes moved into the starting lineup Tuesday but struggled to have any sort of impact on the game. This was basically a case of the next man up for Hayes, as he started as a result of injuries to multiple players. Even when handed meaningful minutes, Hayes is typically not a viable fantasy option, even in slightly deeper formats.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE