Lakers center Jaxson Hayes agrees to $12 million deal with Utah

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Published July 1, 2026, 4:02 p.m. ET

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The dominoes of the Lakers’ offseason continue to fall into place. 

Backup big man Jaxson Hayes is heading to the Jazz on a two-year deal.

Jaxson Hayes in a black Los Angeles Lakers jersey with "11" on it, yelling and flexing.Jaxson Hayes has agreed to a two-year, $12 million dollar contract with the Utah Jazz. Getty Images

ESPN first reported that Hayes is signing for $12 million across the two years, with a team option on the second season. 

Source: The Jazz are signing former Lakers center Jaxson Hayes to a two-year, $12 million deal. The second season is a team option.

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