From oops to aahs, Jaxson Hayes and Lakers work to catch more of Luka Doncic's passes

Lakers Jaxson Hayes and Luka Doncic are developing a bond, with Hayes working to join Doncic on the Slovenian national team.
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Lakers center could be teaming up with Luka Doncic in two ways

Jaxson Hayes is only signed with the Los Angeles Lakers through the upcoming season. If he can realize his international basketball ambitions, he might continue playing with Luka Doncic much longer than that.

Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes pursuing Slovenian passport to play alongside Luka Doncic

The 25-year-old center says, “Getting that connection and chemistry with Luka would be awesome.” Slovenia is coming off a quarterfinal finish in EuroBasket this past summer.

Lakers' Jaxson Hayes Pursuing Slovenian Passport to Join Luka Doncic on National Team

Jaxson Hayes really likes being teammates with Luka Dončić. The Los Angeles Lakers center confirmed on Sunday that he is pursuing a Slovenian passport so he can team up with Dončić on the national team:

Lakers' Hayes pursuing passport to play for Slovenia with Doncic

Jaxson Hayes, lamenting USA Basketball's lack of open tryouts, is keen to play with Lakers teammate Luka Doncic on the Slovenian national team, which allows one naturalized citizen on its roster for international competitions.
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Lakers Injury News: X-Rays Negative After Jaxson Hayes Suffers Wrist Contusion Against Kings

The Los Angeles Lakers announced center Jaxson Hayes suffered a wrist contusion against the Sacramento Kings but X-rays were negative.

Lakers Big Man Suffers Injury, Ruled Out for Rest of Preseason Finale

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes will not return to Friday's contest after suffering a right wrist contusion.
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