Jaxson Hayes Signs Two-Year, $12 Million Deal with Jazz

Jaxson Hayes has signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Utah Jazz, ending his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. The move comes as part of a broader series of roster changes for the Lakers during the 2026 offseason. For the Jazz, the signing provides frontcourt depth following the departure of Walker Kessler, who was recently traded to the Lakers in a separate blockbuster sign-and-trade deal.