March 13, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers center
Jaxson Hayes (knee) is out for Thursday's game against Milwaukee. The 24-year-old missed the last two games because of a bruised right knee. He's still dealing with swelling, so it's unknown if he'll be healthy enough to return when the Lakers play the Nuggets on Friday night.
Alex Len got the start in Monday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets. However, Len only logged 13 minutes and finished with two rebounds, two assists, and one block.
Jarred Vanderbilt and
Trey Jemison III also got on the floor. Still, the duo combined for only nine points. With that in mind, Len, Vanderbilt, and Jemison may split time underneath the basket on Thursday, meaning they may not be worth starting in any fantasy format.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
March 10, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers center
Jaxson Hayes (knee) won't play on Monday in Brooklyn. The Lakers won eight-straight games before suffering a loss to the Celtics on Saturday night. Not only that, but the team saw
LeBron James (groin) go down, with the multi-time All-Star anticipated to miss at least a few weeks.
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) and
Rui Hachimura (knee) are also out, and
Luka Doncic (back) is questionable. But as far as the middle is concerned,
Jarred Vanderbilt, who had four points, eight boards, and two steals versus Boston, will likely remain in the starting lineup. Vanderbilt isn't the most productive scorer on the planet. But he could get more involved if Doncic is ruled out.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
February 28, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers center
Jaxson Hayes (hip) will be active on Friday against the Los Angeles Clippers. He has received a couple of upgrades throughout the day and has now officially been listed as available. On Thursday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Hayes put together one of his most productive performances of the season, finishing a 111-102 win with 10 points, seven rebounds, one block, and one steal. He will likely have a tougher evening on Friday against the Clippers, who have
Ivica Zubac as a big presence under the rim.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Khobi Price
February 19, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers center
Jaxson Hayes (face) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The 24-year-old big man played only seven minutes in the previous game against the Utah Jazz, exiting the action with a facial contusion. However, he will not have to miss additional time because of the injury. Hayes has started seven consecutive games for the Lakers, averaging 8.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks over that span. With the
Mark Williams trade rescinded, the Lakers will likely continue to roll with Hayes in the starting unit at the number five position.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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