Tag: Jaxson Hayes

LeBron hails ‘Luka magic’ after 45-point triple-double sinks Jazz

Luka Dončić
December 2025

LeBron James hailed “Luka magic” after Dončić torched the Jazz for a 45-point triple-double, leading the Lakers to a 143-135 win and a 10-0 record in clutch games this season. Dončić added 14 assists, 11 rebounds and five steals while committing just one turnover. Despite tight officiating and constant traps, Dončić controlled crunch time, setting up Jaxson Hayes and Marcus Smart for key buckets and trading words with courtside fans as the Lakers closed out. Team-mates praised his composure, and Luka said he still sees room to improve.

Jaxson Hayes Returns to Lakers on One-Year Deal

Jaxson Hayes (Los Angeles Lakers)
July 2025

Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has signed a one-year deal to return to the Lakers after emerging as last season’s starting center. He shot a career-best 72.2% and averaged 6.8 points and 4.8 rebounds.
Hayes’ agents finalized the deal with Lakers president Rob Pelinka shortly after the franchise signed Deandre Ayton. Hayes will now serve as Ayton’s backup following limited playoff usage last season.

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