Lakers' Jaxson Hayes acquires Slovenian citizenship, may join Doncic on national team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Lakers center Jaxson Hayes received a Slovenian passport this week, enabling him to represent Slovenia in international basketball. This decision coincides with the possibility of playing alongside fellow Lakers teammate Luka Doncic, who has been a key figure for Slovenia in various tournaments. Hayes, who is a free agent this summer, averaged 7.5 points and 4.1 rebounds during the 2025-26 NBA season.
- •Jaxson Hayes receives Slovenian passport this week.
- •Hayes may team up with Luka Doncic for Slovenia.
- •He is a free agent after three seasons with the Lakers.
- •During the 2025-26 season, he averaged 7.5 points and 4.1 rebounds.
- 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers center changes nationality for Luka Doncic reason
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