Jaxson Hayes is dealing with right shoulder soreness but is expected to play for the Los Angeles Lakers in their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Clippers. This update comes ahead of their matchup scheduled for January 19, 2025, at the Intuit Dome.
What It Means
Jaxson Hayes has been a consistent presence for the Lakers this season, participating in 18 games while missing 23. The team averages 112.9 points per game when he plays, compared to 110.2 points when he does not. In his recent outing against the Brooklyn Nets on January 17, Hayes contributed with 6 points and grabbed 9 rebounds over 33 minutes of play. For the season, he is averaging 5.2 points and 4.1 rebounds per game with a field goal percentage of 61%. His participation could be crucial as the Lakers look to maintain their scoring efficiency against the Clippers.
