Jaxson Hayes's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes hasn't played since November 26 due to an ankle injury, but he'll be able to return to action on Thursday at home against Portland, according to coach JJ Redick. Not only is he ready to get back into action, he'll jump right back into the starting lineup in place of Anthony Davis (ankle). Hayes has made one start this season, producing eight points, 10 rebounds, and one assist in 35 minutes against the Grizzlies. He probably won't be ready for that much work after such a long absence, but he does make an intriguing DFS value given his likely expanded role. The 24-year-old has averaged 6.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in his 17.5 minutes per game in 11 games this season. In addition to Hayes, Dorian Finney-Smith and Rui Hachimura will likely help fill Davis's minutes in the frontcourt while LeBron James and Austin Reaves will get more usage and production in this favorable matchup.

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Jaxson Hayes (ankle) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Tuesday's meeting with Cleveland. He's been out since Nov. 26 with an ankle injury. Hayes will help the team cope with the potential absence of Anthony Davis (ankle), who is considered questionable for the contest. In normal circumstances, though, Hayes does not have a significant role to play in the rotation, and fantasy managers won't miss out on anything if they don't pick him up. He has averaged 6.4 points and 4.5 rebounds in 17.5 minutes across the season.

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (ankle) will be sidelined for 2-3 weeks, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 24-year-old has appeared in only one game since logging 21 minutes in the November 10 win over the Toronto Raptors. Hayes hasn't done much to benefit fantasy managers this season, averaging only 6.4 points and 4.5 rebounds. However, his absence should make things easier offensively for opposing big men while Hayes is on the shelf. In the meantime, the Lakers may continue to run smaller than usual, meaning LeBron James and Rui Hachimura could find themselves spending time at the five behind Anthony Davis. Christian Koloko may also need to get involved, although he hasn't seen much action this season.