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What happened to Jaxson Hayes? Live injury updates for Celtics vs. Lakers on Sunday 2/22/26

What happened to Jaxson Hayes? Live injury updates for Celtics vs. Lakers on Sunday 2/22/26

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By: Stan Son

With 1:55 left in the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Boston Celtics, Jaxson Hayes was replaced by Jarred Vanderbilt. Hayes suffered an ankle injury and has now been ruled out for the rest of the game.

There’s been no mention of how or when the injury occurred.

Prior to exiting, Hayes contributed two points and a rebound in five minutes off the bench. Deandre Ayton will likely handle as many of the center minutes as possible while Vanderbilt and Rui Hachimura could slot in and play some small-ball center.

Since Hayes was ruled out before the start of the third quarter, he will be eligible for DraftKings Early Exit.

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