Jaxson Hayes Gains Slovenian Passport, Opening Door To Luka Doncic Team-Up

2 months ago

Jaxson Hayes Gains Slovenian Passport, Opening Door To Luka Doncic Team-Up

Lakers center Hayes has become a Slovenian citizen, receiving his passport after taking the oath at Slovenia’s embassy in Washington. The Slovenian basketball federation said the 26-year-old, 213-centimeter big man will not be available for the upcoming qualifying window, but could become an important long-term national team piece alongside Luka Doncic.

By Raahib Singh

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NBA Analyst Says Celtics Have Not Included Jaylen Brown in a Trade Offer Yet

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Pistons Still Want Tyler Herro, Could Indirectly Help Heat Acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Isiah Thomas Says Jalen Brunson Proved Small Players Can Be the Best When Playing “Right”

Thomas stated that Brunson told players, "You can't guard me," proving a point with his elite offense this season. "What Jalen Brunson just proved again, when your game is tight and right, no matter what size you are, you become the best at what you do," Thomas said. He added that Brunson showed he was unguardable this year.

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