Lakers Jaxson Hayes and Luka Doncic are developing a bond, with Hayes working to join Doncic on the Slovenian national team.

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.

Jaxson Hayes is apparently trying to get a Slovenian passport to play with Luka Dončić, but how possible is that?

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:

Jaxson Hayes may be the Lakers' backup center, but he believes he can be effective while on the court at the same time as starter Deandre Ayton.

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

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.

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