Career Timeline of Jaxson Hayes: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Jaxson Hayes, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jaxson Hayes is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. Before joining the Lakers, Hayes played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns. Hayes is a notable figure in professional basketball, contributing to the sport as a player in one of the world's most prominent leagues.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2018: Participation in Junior International Tournament

In 2018, Jaxson Hayes participated in the Junior International Tournament (JIT) held in Lissone, Italy. He led Team Ohio to win its fifth title at the tournament.

2018: High School Senior Year

In 2018, as a senior at Moeller High School, Hayes averaged 12 points, seven rebounds, and four blocks per game and committed to the University of Texas to play college basketball.

April 11, 2019: Hayes Declares for NBA Draft

On April 11, 2019, Jaxson Hayes declared for the NBA draft after his freshman year at Texas, thus forfeiting his remaining three years of college eligibility.

June 20, 2019: Hayes Drafted by Atlanta Hawks and Traded to Pelicans

On June 20, 2019, Jaxson Hayes was selected by the Atlanta Hawks as the eighth overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. His draft rights were then traded to the New Orleans Pelicans.

October 10, 2019: NBA Debut

On October 10, 2019, Jaxson Hayes made his NBA debut for the Pelicans, scoring 19 points against the Golden State Warriors.

January 9, 2020: Hayes Records Second NBA Double-Double

On January 9, 2020, Jaxson Hayes recorded his second NBA double-double, scoring 14 points and adding 12 rebounds, along with 4 blocks.

2020: Hawks trade Jaxson Hayes

In 2020, the Atlanta Hawks traded Jaxson Hayes draft rights, along with the draft rights to Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Didi Louzada, plus a heavily protected 2020 first-round pick, to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for the draft rights to De'Andre Hunter and Solomon Hill.

May 7, 2021: Season-High 19 Points

On May 7, 2021, Jaxson Hayes scored a season-high 19 points in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

December 6, 2021: Hayes Assigned to Birmingham Squadron

On December 6, 2021, the Pelicans assigned Jaxson Hayes to their NBA G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron.

January 1, 2022: Season-High Points Against Bucks

On January 1, 2022, Jaxson Hayes registered a season-high 23 points, alongside seven rebounds, in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

April 5, 2022: Hayes Scores 23 Points, Pelicans Clinch Play-in Tournament Spot

On April 5, 2022, Jaxson Hayes scored 23 points and had 12 rebounds in a win over the Sacramento Kings, helping the Pelicans clinch a play-in tournament spot.