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Coverage dated October 9, 2026 to October 10, 2026

With Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkić sidelined, opportunity awaits Jaxson Hayes

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Jaxson Hayes is embracing a “next-man-up mentality” as the Jazz adjust to Jusuf Nurkic’s foot injury.

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  1. Deseret News

    Jaxson Hayes embraces ‘next man up’ mentality as Jazz adjust without Nurkić (opens Deseret News)

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    New addition Jaxson Hayes knows the responsibility that comes with being one of the Utah Jazz’s big men. “We have to be very vocal. We’re the anchors of the defense, and normally we’re behind everyone, so we see everything,” Hayes said. “So we’ve got to call everything out.

  2. Salt Lake Tribune

    With Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkić sidelined, opportunity awaits Jaxson Hayes (opens Salt Lake Tribune)

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    Jaxson Hayes is embracing a “next-man-up mentality” as the Jazz adjust to Jusuf Nurkic’s foot injury.