How much is Jaxson Hayes paid?

Last Modified Mar 6, 2024 11:15 GMT
How much is Jaxson Hayes paid?
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Jaxson Reed Hayes is a back-up center who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. Born on May 23, 2000, Hayes is renowned for being an ultra-athletic center and his high energy.

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.

For his college basketball, Hayes opted to play at the University of Texas at Austin, where he made an immediate impact. As a freshman, he averaged an impressive 10.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game while shooting an outstanding 72.8% from the field, earning him recognition as the Big 12 Freshman of the Year.

Jaxson 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 as part of a significant trade package involving DeAndre Hunter. Since entering the NBA, Hayes has made a name for himself as an athletic big man, often utilized as a valuable bench player.

Jaxson Hayes Salary

Jaxson Hayes is set to earn $2,165,000 for the 2023/24 season. He is on a two-year $4.6 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. It is a fully guaranteed contract.

According to Spotrac, following is yearly breakdown of his salary:

Season TeamSalary
2023/24Los Angeles Lakers$2,165,000
2024/25 (Player Option)Los Angeles Lakers$2,463,946

Jaxson Hayes Height and Weight

Jaxson Hayes is 7 feet tall, and weighs around 99 kg or 220 lbs.

Jaxson Hayes Position

Jaxson Hayes primarily plays as a center or power forward. He is known for his athleticism, and shot-blocking ability on the court. At 7 feet tall, Hayes is surprisingly agile for his size and has a formidable presence in the paint.

FAQ's on Jaxson Hayes Salary

A. Jaxson Hayes will earn $2.1 million for the 2023/24 NBA season

A. Jaxson Hayes has a two-year $4.6 million contract with the Lakers. He has a player option for the 2024/25 NBA season. Hayes has an option to become an unrestricted free agent in the 2024 offseason or opt into his player option and become unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2025. 

A. The Lakers big man stands at 7 feet 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.

A. Jaxson Hayes primarily plays as a center, but can also operate as a power forward.

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