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New Orleans PelicansJaxson Hayes already starting to show big-time potential for the Pelicans

When the New Orleans Pelicans drafted Jaxson Hayes with the eighth overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, he was seen as a raw prospect. A tall but lanky center who could block shots and use his athleticism for some highlight plays. The rebounding and offense would need to be molded though. In his first […]

New Orleans PelicansVideo: Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes, Nickeil Alexander-Walker react to Hayes' poster dunk vs. Bulls

New Orleans Pelicans rookie center Jaxson Hayes set the bar high for Summer League highlight of the year with a nasty poster dunk on Monday night. The dunk set social media on fire, eliciting wild reactions from all corners of the Internet. Hayes got a chance to offer his reaction to the dunk on Tuesday, […]

New Orleans PelicansPelicans rookie Zion Williamson reacts to Jaxson Hayes' nasty poster dunk

New Orleans Pelicans prized asset Zion Williamson shared his thoughts on the vicious poster dunk of fellow rookie Jaxson Hayes against the Chicago Bulls. Early in their Summer League game against the Bulls, Hayes introduced himself as he elevated off a pick-and-roll play and threw down a massive spike over Mychal Mulder. The Las Vegas […]

New Orleans PelicansVIDEO: Pelicans rookie Jaxson Hayes elevates for the monster slam vs. Bulls in Summer League

Jaxson Hayes of the New Orleans Pelicans threw down a vicious monster slam against the Chicago Bulls in the Summer League. Off a pick-and-roll play, Hayes elevated for the athletic spike over Mychal Mulder. Allow @hayes_jaxson to introduce himself! 🔨😳#NBASummer pic.twitter.com/1xaDAwqblF — NBA TV (@NBATV) July 9, 2019 The crowd was in awe of the […]

New Orleans Pelicans3 bold predictions for Jaxson Hayes in his rookie season with the Pelicans

Jaxson Hayes was arguably the most controversial pick among the first 10 players selected in the 2019 NBA Draft. The University of Texas center finds himself in a unique situation with the New Orleans Pelicans, both as a potential building block next to Zion Williamson up front and possible rotation player for a team that […]

NBARookies have no idea who Destiny's Child or Outkast is

On Thursday night, Zion Williamson became the first player born in the 2000s to be drafted in the NBA. The No. 1 overall pick by the New Orleans Pelicans leads the pack of the next generation stars who were born in the new millennium. ESPN attempted to test a number of the league’s newest players […]

New Orleans PelicansJaxson Hayes picked No. 8 overall by the Pelicans

Former University of Texas big man Jaxson Hayes is officially headed to the New Orleans Pelicans. On Thursday evening, the Pelicans selected the former Longhorns standout with the No. 8 overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft en route to formally kicking off Hayes’ professional tenure as an NBA big man […]

NBANBA Draft prospect Jaxson Hayes rocking a Sideshow Bob necklace

Texas Longhorns center Jaxson Hayes will rock a Sideshow Bob necklace at the 2019 NBA Draft. NBA Draft’s official Twitter account posted a photo of Hayes’ unique look on Thursday. ⭐️ @hayes_jaxson ⭐️#NBADraft pic.twitter.com/MINinW6o0Q — NBA Draft (@NBADraft) June 20, 2019 The 19-year-old Hayes (6’10”, 219 lbs.) declared for the draft after playing just one […]

Chicago BullsJaxson Hayes a strong fit in Chicago

With one week until the 2019 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls hold the seventh pick, and there could be a surprise prospect that may be available for them. According to Chicago Tribune reporter K.C. Johnson: “One draft possibility that hasn’t been linked to Bulls much but two people I respect/talked to today believe is strong […]

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