Jaxson Hayes Finds a Role Off the Bench for the Jazz
Jaxson Hayes, 26, is wearing No. 11 for Utah this season after leaving the Lakers, and he's not on the injury report. Through his first four games with the Jazz he's logged between 14.9 and 24.7 minutes a night, with a season-high 11 points against San Antonio on Oct. 12.
By the Jazz Nightly Desk · updated 4 d ago01The story of the nightA Change of SceneryHayes, 26, spent 2025-26 with the Lakers before moving to Utah for 2026-27.
Hayes, 26, spent 2025-26 with the Lakers before moving to Utah for 2026-27. He played 66 games last season, averaging 7.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.8 blocks in 18.3 minutes. He shot 75.6% from the field, 65.3% from the line and posted a 75.8% true shooting mark with a 12.4 usage rate and a plus-minus of 1.1. The 7-0, 220-pound center-forward out of Texas is in his seventh season.
02Early Returns in UtahThrough four games with Utah, Hayes has worked off the bench.
Through four games with Utah, Hayes has worked off the bench. He had 6 points and 7 rebounds in 24.7 minutes in an Oct. 16 win over Phoenix, then scored 11 points in just 14.9 minutes in an Oct. 12 win over San Antonio. He had 7 points and 4 rebounds in a loss to Denver on Oct. 6, and 2 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists in a win over Denver on Oct. 4. He is not listed on the injury report.
Hayes7.5 ppg
Kalkbrenner7.6 ppg
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