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'Looking to Get My Slovenian Passport': Luka Doncic’s Lakers Teammate Follows Jaxson Hayes’ International Move

Earlier this year, Jaxson Hayes acquired a Slovenian passport, opening the door for him to join Luka Doncic with the national team. He is no longer part of the Los Angeles Lakers roster, but another current forward has expressed a similar intention after the team’s recent bonding experience.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 9

Utah Jazz's Updated Depth Chart After Hayes, Okogie, Bamba Signings

Of course, there could be further trades to shake up the roster between now and the start of next regular season. Over three months still remain until the new year starts, and you can never really count out a front office with the Ainges leading the charge from taking a surprise swing.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / July 6

Rui Hachimura signs with Clippers

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura picked a good time to have a career year and stellar postseason as this summer marks the first time he reached unrestricted free agency.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 2

One Ideal Free Agent Still Available for the Utah Jazz to Target

The Utah Jazz are a few days into this offseason's free agency period, and to this point, have only made a couple of signings–– one new player from outside of the building in Jaxson Hayes, and another who was already onboard from last season in Jusuf Nurkic.

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Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / July 1

The Utah Jazz lost Walker Kessler, but at least they have Jaxson Hayes

Through streaming tears and a quivering bottom lip, I gazed at Shams Charania’s latest release in the great dance we call free agency. The Los Angeles Lakers had realized my greatest horror: they overpaid for Walker Kessler, and the Utah Jazz would not be matching their offer sheet.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 1

NBA Free Agency: Jazz, Jaxson Hayes, Raptors, Alijah Martin, James Wiseman

The Jazz may have found Walker Kessler‘s replacement. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Utah has agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with free-agent center Jaxson Hayes.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 1

Jaxson Hayes Signing With Jazz

The Los Angeles Lakers had a lot of important decisions to make this offseason when it comes to their roster, but one that seemed to be set in stone was bringing back backup center Jaxson Hayes.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 1

Jazz, Jaxson Hayes Agree To Two-Year Deal

After agreeing to sign-and-trade Walker Kessler to the Lakers, the Jazz have reached a deal with a former Lakers big man. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN (Twitter link), Utah is signing free agent center Jaxson Hayes to a two-year, $12MM contract that includes a team option on the second year.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 16

Jaxson Hayes Obtains Slovenian Passport But Won’t Play For National Team This Summer

When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic in 2024, he quickly built a nice chemistry with Jaxson Hayes both on and off the court. Hayes is an athletic lob threat, which is the perfect type of big man to thrive playing with Doncic.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 19

Jaxson Hayes Would ‘Of Course’ Want To Return To Lakers Next Season

Crucial free agent decisions loom for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason and center Jaxson Hayes is one of them. Hayes is coming off arguably his best season in purple and gold and even often found himself closing games over Deandre Ayton.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 17

One Lakers Free Agent Is Reportedly Emerging as a Major Priority

The Los Angeles Lakers have some tough decisions to make during the NBA offseason, with many players on the roster becoming free agents or having the option to test free agency by opting out of their deals.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 8

The Raptors Must Target Lakers Player Jaxson Hayes in Free Agency

The Toronto Raptors should be busy on the free agency market this offseason, especially at the centre position. Los Angeles Lakers big man Jaxson Hayes has quietly evolved into one of the most efficient vertical spacers in the NBA as he hits unrestricted free agency in the summer of 2026.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7

Jaxson Hayes had the most graphic story about Jarred Vanderbilt’s injury

Jaxson Hayes is probably not a big fan of slasher films. While talking to reporters on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers big man Hayes offered a striking description of Jarred Vanderbilt’s hand injury. “I mean, did you see the picture of his finger?

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 7

Lakers Get Concerning Jaxson Hayes Update Before Thunder Clash

The Los Angeles Lakers are dealing with a lot of injury trouble heading into the final stretch of the regular season. With seeding on the line and the playoffs just days away, the last thing they needed was more players sitting out.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / March 9

'Got Banned': American Rapper’s Manager Escorted From Lakers-Knicks for Heckling Jaxson Hayes

The high-stakes atmosphere of Crypto.com Arena boiled over into the front rows on Sunday night. As it happens in one of the biggest NBA venues, the celebrity attendance list featured Freddie Gibbs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / February 24

Lakers' Jaxson Hayes Ruled Out for Matchup With Magic

During Sunday's game against the arch-rival Boston Celtics, veteran center Jaxson Hayes of the Los Angeles Lakers went down with a sprained ankle and didn't return to the game.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / February 18

Jaxson Hayes Unlikely To Compete In NBA Slam Dunk Contest Again

The 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles has passed and the Los Angeles Lakers were represented well as players like Jaxson Hayes took part in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest while Luka Doncic and LeBron James played in the All-Star Game.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / February 15

NBA fans all feel the same about LA Lakers star Jaxson Hayes’ Slam Dunk Contest performance

NBA fans were united in disbelief after LA Lakers center Jaxson Hayes delivered a Slam Dunk Contest attempt that many felt did not belong on an All-Star stage.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 15

Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes Under Fire After Embarrassing All-Star Dunk Contest Performance

In the past 30 years, only four players from the Los Angeles Lakers roster have participated in the All-Star Dunk Contest. Jaxson Hayes was the first player in the last six years, since Dwight Howard in 2019-20, to participate in the contest.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 11

Wizards mascot plans to sue Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes over shoving incident

A one-game suspension from the NBA will not be all for Jaxson Hayes over Mascotgate. The person inside the costume of the Washington Wizards’ mascot G-Wiz is planning to sue the Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes over their incident during a game on Jan.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / February 8

Lakers' Jaxson Hayes Reveals True Feelings on 2026 NBA Dunk Contest

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NBA News / Yardbarker / February 7

Magic's Jase Richardson is dunking in his father's footsteps

Twenty-four years ago, Jason Richardson won his first Slam Dunk Contest. At All-Star Saturday, his son will be dunking in his father's footsteps.

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Ugly mascot incident shows NBA was too soft on Lakers center Jaxson Hayes

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NBA News / Yardbarker / February 6

Ugly mascot incident shows NBA was too soft on Lakers center Jaxson Hayes

Wednesday, Jaxson Hayes got suspended one game for assaulting an NBA mascot. That's one more than he got for assaulting his former girlfriend.

Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes suspended by NBA for the strangest reason

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / February 5

Jaxson Hayes vs Mascot: Everything You Need to Know About the Entire Episode of Altercation, Suspension and More

The whole concept of a mascot is based on one important rule: everyone is in on the joke. However, somebody did not get the memo on January 30. Earlier today, the league announced a penalty for Los Angeles Lakers big man Jaxson Hayes after his viral altercation with Washington Wizards mascot, G-Wiz.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / February 4

Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes Suspended For One Game

Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended for one game for pushing the Wizards‘ mascot during pregame introductions ahead of the team’s January 30 win in Washington, the NBA announced today (via Twitter).

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 4

Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes suspended by NBA for the strangest reason

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended for one game by the NBA for a very bizarre reason. The NBA said in a statement Wednesday that Hayes will serve a suspension for “pushing a Washington Wizards mascot during pre-game introductions” prior to the Lakers’ Jan.