Jaxson Hayes
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February 13, 2026
Looks good in Thursday's start
Hayes had 16 points (8-10 FG), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 124-104 victory over the Mavericks.
Analysis
Making his third start in the last four games while Deandre Ayton (knee) is on the mend, Hayes tied his season scoring high while setting new season highs in minutes and steals. The 25-year-old center is averaging 13.7 points, 5.0 boards, 2.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 21.7 minutes over the last three contests, but his role is likely to shrink once Ayton is cleared to return.
February 11, 2026
Starting sans Ayton
Hayes will start against the Spurs on Tuesday, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.
Analysis
The seventh-year center will get the starting nod due to Deandre Ayton (knee) being sidelined. As a starter this season (five games), Hayes has averaged 10.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 27.0 minutes per contest.
February 10, 2026
Cycles to bench
Hayes isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Oklahoma City, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Hayes drew a rare start Saturday with Deandre Ayton (knee) sidelined, but Ayton is back in with the first unit Monday evening. Hayes is averaging 6.9 points and 3.5 rebounds in 15 bench appearances since Jan. 1.
February 8, 2026
Starting sans Ayton
Hayes will start Saturday's game against the Warriors, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Analysis
Deandre Ayton (knee) was a late scratch Saturday, resulting in Hayes getting the starting nod for the first time since Dec. 20. As a starter this season (four games), the seventh-year center has averaged 11.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 28.8 minutes per tilt.