Lakers renounce free agent rights to Jaxson Hayes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially renounced the free agent rights to center Jaxson Hayes. This decision follows the acquisition of Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz via sign-and-trade. Hayes played a limited role in the Lakers' recent playoff performance, averaging 7.5 points and 4.1 rebounds last season. He will join the Jazz as they look to rebuild in the upcoming season.
- •Lakers cut ties with Jaxson Hayes effective July 2026.
- •Walker Kessler acquired from Utah Jazz via sign-and-trade.
- •Hayes averaged 7.5 points and 4.1 rebounds last season.
- •He struggled to impact the Lakers in the playoffs.
- •Hayes will continue his career with the rebuilding Utah Jazz.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers officially cut ties with Luka Doncic's 7-foot lob threat
"A 26-year-old center is no longer part of the Los Angeles Lakers.
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