On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will play the OKC Thunder (at home) in California.
The Lakers most recently lost to the Mavs (in Dallas) by a score of 134-128.
Despite the loss, Jaxson Hayes went off for 23 points, four rebounds and two assists while shooting 8/10 from the field in 27 minutes of playing time.
Lakers Announce Sudden Change To Injury Report
GettyJaxson Hayes #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after a fould in the second half of play against the Washington Wizards at Crypto.com Arena on March 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Right before Tuesday’s game, the Lakers announced that Hayes had been ruled out.
Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation wrote: “Jaxson Hayes (left foot soreness) has been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game vs. Oklahoma City.”
Hayes is in the middle of his third season playing for the Lakers.
He is currently averaging 7.5 points and 4.1 rebounds per contest while shooting 75.6% from the field in 66 games.
GettyLos Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) celebrates after hitting a shot against the Washington Wizards at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Hayes’ NBA Background
Hayes was the eighth pick in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Texas.
He had spent the first four years of his career playing for the New Orleans Pelicans.
His career averages are 6.9 points and 4.0 rebounds per contest while shooting 66.5% from the field in 433 games.
ClutchPoints wrote: “The Lakers will be without the following players tonight vs. the Thunder: – LeBron James (foot) – Luka Doncic (hamstring) – Austin Reaves (oblique) – Jaxson Hayes (foot) – Marcus Smart (ankle) LA looks to avoid their 3rd straight loss.”
GettyJaxson Hayes #11 reacts after Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers draws a foul against the Miami Heat during the first quarter at Kaseya Center on March 19, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
Hayes has been a productive role player for the Lakers this season, so losing him against the Thunder could cause problems.
He had scored 12+ points in three out of the last four games.
Lakers Before Thunder
GettyLos Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick stands on the court during a timeout during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.
The Lakers come into the night as the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 50-28 record in 78 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game losing streak (and 7-3 over their last ten).
After the Thunder, the Lakers will head to San Francisco to play Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors (on Thursday).
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