Jaxson Reed Hayes is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA as of April 2025. He was born on May 23, 2000, in Norman, Oklahoma, U.S. Before the NBA, Hayes played high school basketball at Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he underwent a remarkable growth spurt, transitioning from six feet as a freshman to a towering 6 feet 11 inches as a senior. Hayes played his college basketball at the University of Texas at Austin and for the Texas Longhorns men's basketball team. During his freshman season, he averaged 10.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game earning him recognition as the Big 12 Freshman of the Year. In April 2019, he declared for the 2019 NBA Draft.
Hayes was selected eighth overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2019 NBA Draft. However, his draft rights were traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. In July 2023, Hayes joined the Lakers. As of April 30, 2025, Hayes played in 367 games, averaging 6.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 0.7 assists.
Jaxson Hayes Salary
Jaxson Hayes is set to earn a base salary of $2,463,946 for the 2024/25 NBA season. He is on a two-year $4,628,946 contract with the Lakers as per Spotrac. It is a fully guaranteed contract. He will be a free agent in the 2025-26 NBA season, as per Spotrac. The following is a yearly breakdown of his salary (via Spotrac):
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2023/24 | Los Angeles Lakers | $2,165,000 |
| 2024/25 (player option) | Los Angeles Lakers | $2,463,946 |
How Much Does Jaxson Hayes earn per minute?
Jaxson Hayes earns $4,628,946 in the 2024-25 NBA season. He earns $8.80 per minute for the 2024/25 season.
What are the terms of Jaxson Hayes's contract?
Jaxson Hayes signed a two-year contract worth $4,628,946 with the Lakers, including $4,628,946 guaranteed and an average annual salary of $2,314,473 (via Spotrac). For the 2024-25 NBA season, he will receive a base salary of $2,463,946 while carrying a cap hit of $2,463,946 and a dead cap value of $2,463,946.
How much of Jaxson Hayes' contract is guaranteed?
Jaxson Hayes's contract with the Lakers is fully guaranteed i.e., $4,628,946 (via Spotrac).
FAQ's on Jaxson Hayes
A. As of April 2025, Jaxson Hayes is 24 years old.
A. Jaxson Hayes primarily plays as a center or a power forward.
A. Jaxson Hayes stands 7 feet 0 inches (2.13 m) tall.
A. Jaxson Hayes was drafted eighth overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of 2019 NBA Draft. However, he was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans on draft night.
A. Jaxson Hayes played the 2018/19 NCAA Div-I season at the University of Texas at Austin.
