Last Updated on January 10, 2020 9:42 pm by Erik Ong | Published: January 10, 2020

Jaxson Hayes

PF-C, New Orleans Pelicans

Jaxson Hayes stepped up when Derrick Favors (hamstring strain) was ruled out of Friday's game with 18 points (7-of-9 FGs, 4-of-9 FTs), 10 rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks in 29 minutes.

Hayes has been on a roll and Favors' absence was the switch that opened up the floodgates. He's a worthwhile speculative add in standard leagues for his short-term upside. Favors managed to see just 11 minutes and chipped in two points, six rebounds, two steals and one block.

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