Jaxson Hayes Injury Status Update for April 12th, 2026
Jaxson Hayes of the Lakers has been ruled out and will not play today. Jaxson was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 17th game Jaxson has missed this season.
Jaxson Hayes Season Averages
Jaxson's absence leaves a significant hole in the Lakers rotation. Across 65 games this season, he's averaging 7.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game while playing 18.1 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.1 | 7.3 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 3.9 |
Lakers Performance With & Without Jaxson Hayes
The numbers tell a clear story about Jaxson's value to the Lakers. With Jaxson in the lineup this season, the team is 43-22. Without him, they've gone 8-6. Offensively, the team scores at a significantly higher rate with him on the floor (116.4 vs 119.0 offensive rating).
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 43-22 | 8-6 | — |
| Off Rating | 116.4 | 119.0 | +2.6 |
| Def Rating | 115.4 | 118.5 | +3.2 |
| Net Rating | 1.0 | 0.5 | -0.6 |
| PPG | 115.8 | 118.1 | +2.4 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Jaxson Hayes?
When Jaxson sits, other Lakers players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Austin Reaves, Luke Kennard and Kobe Bufkin stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Jaxson has been out this season, Austin Reaves has averaged 8.4 more points per game and 3.0 additional field goal attempts.
PPG: +8.4 | FGA: +3.0
When Jaxson has been out this season, Luke Kennard has averaged 2.5 more assists.
APG: +2.5
When Jaxson has been out this season, Kobe Bufkin has averaged 5.7 extra minutes.
MPG: +5.7
Jaxson Hayes Betting Trends
For bettors, Jaxson's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Lakers's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Jaxson has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Hayes) Luke Kennard 3PM UNDER: 6-0 (+6.5u, 2.0 / -108 avg. line) Jake LaRavia AST OVER: 6-1 (+5.5u, 2.4 / -104 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Jaxson Hayes's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Jazz @ Lakers - April 12, 2026 Utah Jazz: Keyonte George (Out) Walker Kessler (Out) Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out) Jusuf Nurkic (Out) Lauri Markkanen (Out) Los Angeles Lakers: Luka Doncic (Out) Austin Reaves (Out) LeBron James (Questionable)
We'll continue to monitor Jaxson's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Lakers.