History of Jaxson Hayes in Timeline
Jaxson Reed Hayes is an American professional basketball player currently signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. Before joining the NBA, he honed his skills playing college basketball for the Texas Longhorns.
1987: High School Basketball Career
Between 1987 and 1991, Kristi Hayes had a stellar high school basketball career at Jefferson-Scranton High School in Jefferson, Iowa, where she scored an impressive 3,406 points over four years.
1991: Kristi Hayes' Basketball Career at Drake University
Jaxson Hayes' mother, Kristi Hayes (formerly Kristi Kinne), had a remarkable basketball career at Drake University from 1991 to 1995.
1994: Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year
In 1994, Kristi Hayes received the prestigious Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year award for her outstanding performance on the basketball court.
May 23, 2000: Birth of Jaxson Hayes
Jaxson Reed Hayes was born on May 23, 2000.
2018: High School Career and International Tournament
In 2018, Jaxson Hayes participated in the Junior International Tournament (JIT) in Lissone, Italy, leading Team Ohio to victory and securing their fifth title.
2018: Pelicans' First Playoff Appearance Since 2018
In 2018, the New Orleans Pelicans made their first playoff appearance since 2018 after winning their play-in games against the San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Clippers.
April 11, 2019: Declares for the NBA Draft
On April 11, 2019, after a successful freshman year at the University of Texas, Jaxson Hayes declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his remaining three years of college eligibility.
June 20, 2019: Drafted by the Atlanta Hawks
On June 20, 2019, Jaxson Hayes was selected as the eighth overall pick in the NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks. His draft rights were then traded to the New Orleans Pelicans.
October 10, 2019: NBA Debut
Jaxson Hayes made his NBA debut for the Pelicans on October 10, 2019, against the Golden State Warriors, scoring an impressive 19 points despite an 11-point loss.
January 9, 2020: Second NBA Double-Double
On January 9, 2020, Hayes achieved his second NBA double-double, scoring 14 points and securing 12 rebounds, along with an impressive 4 blocks in under 24 minutes of play.
2020: Protected 2020 First-Round Pick
As part of the trade that sent Jaxson Hayes to the New Orleans Pelicans in 2020, a heavily protected 2020 first-round pick was included in the deal.
May 7, 2021: Season-High Score
Jaxson Hayes achieved a season-high score of 19 points on May 7, 2021, during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, despite the Pelicans' 107–109 loss.
July 28, 2021: Arrest and Resisting Arrest
On July 28, 2021, Jaxson Hayes was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department for resisting arrest. This incident occurred during a domestic dispute call involving Hayes and his girlfriend. The situation escalated, leading to Hayes shoving an officer into a wall. He received treatment for minor injuries before being taken into custody.
December 6, 2021: Assigned to G League
On December 6, 2021, the New Orleans Pelicans assigned Jaxson Hayes to their G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron. This move was made to provide him with more playing time and development opportunities.
January 1, 2022: Season-High 23 Points
On January 1, 2022, Jaxson Hayes had a season-high performance of 23 points, along with seven rebounds, during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, although the Pelicans lost 113–136.
April 5, 2022: 23 Points and 12 Rebounds
On April 5, 2022, Jaxson Hayes delivered another strong performance, scoring 23 points and grabbing twelve rebounds in a 123–109 win against the Sacramento Kings. This win helped secure a spot for the Pelicans in the play-in tournament.
April 22, 2022: Ejected from Game 3
On April 22, 2022, during game 3 of the playoffs against the Phoenix Suns, Jaxson Hayes was ejected after receiving a flagrant 2 foul for pushing Suns forward Jae Crowder. He finished the game with 4 points and 6 rebounds in just ten minutes on the court. The Pelicans lost the game 111–114 and ultimately the series in six games.
July 6, 2023: Signs with the Los Angeles Lakers
On July 6, 2023, Jaxson Hayes signed a new contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.