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LAL • Center • #11
about 13 hours ago
Hayes did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Magic after injuring his ankle during Sunday’s loss to the Celtics. While Maxi Kleber played the backup center minutes during the first half, he only logged 11 minutes on the night. Kleber will likely fall out of the rotation entirely if Hayes plays on Thursday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #11
1 day ago
Hayes exited early from Sunday’s game and will remain sidelined against Orlando. Rui Hachimura spent some time as a small-ball center, though Drew Timme should also help fill some of the minutes down low when Deandre Ayton is on the bench.
Source: Khobi Price
LAL • Center • #11
4 days ago
Hayes sprained his right ankle during the first half, limiting his first stint to five minutes. With Deandre Ayton in foul trouble, the Lakers were forced to go small, with Rui Hachimura serving as the small-ball center. If Hayes misses time beyond Sunday, there may be a few minutes available to Drew Timme.
Source: Dan Woike
LAL • Center • #11
about 1 month ago
Hayes will miss a third consecutive game, once again leaving the Lakers shorthanded in the post. With Deandre Ayton (knee) still questionable, JJ Redick could be without both of his rotation centers. If so, Maxi Kleber and possibly even Drew Timme would be forced to play rotation minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #11
about 1 month ago
Both Hayes and Deandre Ayton (knee) are questionable, so the Lakers could end up incredibly shorthanded down low. If both are sidelined, Jarred Vanderbilt and Drew Timme would likely be next in line to fill out center minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #11
about 1 month ago
Hayes will miss a second consecutive game as he recovers from a sore left hamstring. The Lakers will have to go small when Deandre Ayton isn’t on the floor, with Jarred Vanderbilt serving as the small-ball center.
Source: Daniel Starkand
LAL • Center • #11
about 1 month ago
Hayes sat out Tuesday’s win over the Hawks with a sore left hamstring. His absence led to Jarred Vanderbilt spending most of his night as a small-ball center. This does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #11
about 1 month ago
Hayes is dealing with left hamstring soreness. The 25-year-old center had 12 points and five rebounds off the bench Monday against the Kings. With Hayes sidelined, Jarred Vanderbilt will likely spend some time at center while Deandre Ayton sits.
LAL • Center • #11
about 2 months ago
Hayes has missed the Lakers’ last two games with a sore left ankle. He participated in Monday’s practice and has been cleared to play against the Pistons. Hayes will assume his usual duties as Deandre Ayton’s backup, which is not a good place to find fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #11
about 2 months ago
Hayes has missed the Lakers’ last two games with a sore left ankle. His return to practice on Monday makes it possible that he’ll be able to play in Tuesday’s game against the Pistons. While Hayes’ status does not affect fantasy basketball, his return would give the Lakers another post player to counter Detroit’s Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart.
Source: Daniel Starkand
LAL • Center • #11
about 2 months ago
This will officially be a second straight absence for Hayes after he was initially listed as doubtful. Jarred Vanderbilt should fill out the backup center minutes behind Deandre Ayton, though that won’t make him worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #11
2 months ago
Hayes is on track to miss a second consecutive game with an ankle injury. His absence frees up minutes behind Deandre Ayton, with Jarred Vanderbilt being the most likely beneficiary. There’s no need to stream Vanderbilt.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #11
2 months ago
Hayes will miss Thursday’s game with a sore left ankle. The good news for the Lakers is that Deandre Ayton (elbow) is back, so he’ll play most of the available minutes at the center position. Hayes’ absence likely means that Jarred Vanderbilt will spend some time at center when Ayton sits.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #11
3 months ago
The Lakers are without Deandre Ayton, who suffered a right knee contusion during Sunday’s win over the Jazz. Hayes moves into the starting lineup and will retain that role as long as Ayton is sidelined. That’s the lone change to the Lakers’ starting lineup.
Source: Edwin Garcia
LAL • Center • #11
4 months ago
As expected, Hayes will be available after initially being listed as probable. He’ll fill out the backup center minutes behind Deandre Ayton once again, which isn’t enough time for Hayes to make an impact.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #11
4 months ago
Hayes tweaked his right ankle during Monday’s win over the Trail Blazers, but the probable tag suggests he’ll be available to play. With starting center Deandre Ayton available, however, Hayes is unlikely to get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Edwin Garcia
LAL • Center • #11
4 months ago
The Lakers are without Deandre Ayton, who will sit due to back spasms. Hayes has replaced him in the starting lineup, but he offers a limited fantasy ceiling when thrust into this role. At best, Hayes is worth streaming for managers hoping for a “Hail Mary” in the field-goal percentage category. The Lakers’ other four starters are unchanged from Friday’s win over the Grizzlies.
Source: NBA Lineups
LAL • Center • #11
4 months ago
Hayes will return from a three-game absence and should fill out the backup center minutes behind Deandre Ayton. Jarred Vanderbilt had been filling that role in a smaller lineup, and he should still play plenty of minutes, just not at center.
Source: Mike Trudell
LAL • Center • #11
4 months ago
Hayes has missed the Lakers’ last three games, resulting in Jarred Vanderbilt playing the center position when starter Deandre Ayton was on the bench. If Hayes cannot play again, that should remain the arrangement on Wednesday. Vanderbilt started Monday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, as the Lakers were without Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent. He’s worth streaming when allowed to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #11
4 months ago
Hayes will miss a third straight game, which means Jarred Vanderbilt will fill out the center minutes when Deandre Ayton isn’t on the floor. Ayton is coming off his best game as a Laker and will look to carry that momentum into a matchup with his former team.
Source: Mike Trudell
LAL • Center • #11
4 months ago
Due to a sore left knee, Hayes was not in uniform for a second consecutive game. His absence meant more minutes for starter Deandre Ayton (22/15/2/1/1), who played 36 and had arguably his best game of the season’s first week. The Lakers went small when Ayton was not on the floor, using Jarred Vanderbilt (9/5/2/2 in 27 minutes) at the five. Expect a similar approach if Hayes cannot play in Monday’s game against the Trail Blazers.
LAL • Center • #11
4 months ago
Hayes missed Friday’s game, which resulted in Jarred Vanderbilt filling most of the center minutes when Deandre Ayton was sidelined. If Hayes remains out, Vanderbilt will likely occupy that role again, where he contributed seven rebounds, two steals and two blocks in the Lakers’ win over Minnesota.
Source: Khobi Price
LAL • Center • #11
4 months ago
Hayes has been downgraded from questionable to out, leaving him unavailable on Friday for the first time in this young NBA season. After starting 35 of 56 games last regular season, the seventh-year center has begun the 2025-26 campaign as a reserve, with newly acquired Deandre Ayton taking over the starting center spot for the Lakers. Hayes logged just 14 minutes off the bench in the opener against the Warriors on Tuesday. Christian Koloko could see more action against Minnesota in Hayes’ absence.
Source: Mike Trudell
LAL • Center • #11
4 months ago
Hayes popped up on the injury report late in the afternoon on Friday, so his chances of taking the court against Minnesota are certainly up in the air. If he’s unable to go, Jarred Vanderbilt would presumably see an uptick in playing time behind starter Deandre Ayton.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #11
4 months ago
Hayes was forced to prematurely exit Friday’s preseason finale due to a right wrist injury. However, it wasn’t a serious injury, as evidenced by his absence from the injury report for Tuesday’s opener. Hayes will serve as Deandre Ayton’s backup and is not worth the risk in most fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #11
4 months ago
While it’s unknown exactly when Hayes injured his right wrist during the first half, the Lakers center did throw down multiple dunks in his eight minutes of action. Shooting 3-of-4 from the field, he finished with six points, four rebounds and one steal. Hayes will be the backup center when the regular season begins, so a potential absence would have minimal impact on fantasy basketball.
Source: Khobi Price
LAL • Center • #11
4 months ago
Hayes started at center for the Lakers in this game with Deandre Ayton sitting out the second night of the preseason back-to-back. He returned to the Lakers on a one-year deal and should fill out the reserve minutes for them this season, which won’t leave him an opportunity to have nights like this one often.
LAL • Center • #11
8 months ago
Hayes appeared in 56 games for the Lakers last season, making 35 starts. However, his role will be different in 2025-26, as Deandre Ayton has agreed to a two-year deal and will be the starting center. Hayes finished last season with averages of 6.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.9 blocks on 19.5 minutes per game. He did not provide consistent fantasy value as a starter, which should remain the case now that Hayes will be coming off the bench.
Source: Shams Charania
LAL • Center • #11
8 months ago
Hayes appeared in 56 games for the Lakers last season, making 35 starts. However, his role will be different in 2025-26, as Deandre Ayton has agreed to a two-year deal and will be the starting center. Hayes finished last season with averages of 6.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.9 blocks on 19.5 minutes per game. He did not provide consistent fantasy value as a starter, which should remain the case now that Hayes will be coming off the bench.
Source: Shams Charania