Jaxson Hayes posts 2 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists in 37 minutes

Hayes played a season-high 37 minutes as a starter Wednesday and should be picked up wherever he is available in fantasy leagues. Fantasy impact.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 29, 2026 · Updated October 29, 2026

Jaxson Hayes started and played 37 minutes Wednesday, October 28, posting 2 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks on 0-2 shooting and 2-2 from the line in Utah's 117-111 loss to San Antonio.

Hayes played more than twice his season average (27.2 minutes) and nearly twice his baseline from last season (18.3 minutes over 66 games, when he started just 14% of games). The minute total alone makes him worth rostering in category and points leagues, where he projects at 20.2 fantasy points per game.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Jaxson Hayes

Hayes played 37 minutes and delivered 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. He missed both his field-goal attempts but made both free throws. Over last season (66 games), he averaged 7.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 18.3 minutes a night while starting just 14% of the time. Season to date (4 games, this one included), he is averaging 8.3 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 27.2 minutes.

Hayes started for the third time in four games this season and played far more minutes than in any previous outing. His usage rate sits at 12.3% with a 77.7% true shooting mark. Utah have no games left this week and none scheduled next week, so his next appearance is still to be determined. Managers in nine-category and points leagues should add Hayes wherever he remains available.

What to do

• Pick up Jaxson Hayes in all formats where he is still a free agent.

• Hold Hayes through Utah's empty week given his expanded role and minute total.

• Monitor Utah's schedule for his next game date and opponent.

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