History of Jaxson Hayes in Timeline

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

1987: Mother Started High School Basketball Career

In 1987, Kristi (Kinne), Jaxson Hayes' mother, began her high school basketball career at Jefferson-Scranton High School.

1991: Mother Played Basketball at Drake University

In 1991, Jaxson Hayes's mother, Kristi (Kinne), played basketball at Drake University.

1994: Mother Earned Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year Honors

In 1994, Kristi (Kinne), Jaxson Hayes' mother, earned Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year honors as a senior at Drake University.

May 23, 2000: Jaxson Hayes Born

On May 23, 2000, Jaxson Reed Hayes was born. He is now a professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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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.

July 28, 2021: Hayes Arrested for Resisting Arrest

On July 28, 2021, Jaxson Hayes was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department and resisted arrest during a domestic dispute investigation. He was later sentenced to community service and domestic violence classes.

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.

April 22, 2022: Ejection from Playoff Game

On April 22, 2022, Jaxson Hayes was ejected from a playoff game against the Phoenix Suns after receiving a flagrant 2 foul for pushing Jae Crowder.

July 6, 2023: Hayes Signs with Los Angeles Lakers

On July 6, 2023, Jaxson Hayes signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.

November 2024: TMZ Releases Surveillance Video

In November 2024, TMZ released a surveillance video showing Jaxson Hayes pushing and spitting at his girlfriend, leading the NBA to reopen its investigation into his conduct.