LOS ANGELES – During the Los Angeles Lakers ’ 130-120 win against the Miami Heat last Sunday, Jaxson Hayes hit his first three-point shot of the season, off his only attempt thus far. Hayes was spotting up at the top of the arc when he caught a pass from Austin Reaves, stepped into his shot and calmly knocked it down.

Since joining the Lakers two seasons ago, Jaxson Hayes hasn’t been known as a three-point shooter. Since 2023, he’s taken only 12 attempts total, and prior to this season he was 0-of-11. But that hasn’t always been the case. Following the win against the Heat, Hayes was quick to point out that he used to shoot more three-pointers earlier in his NBA career, and that he would like to take more three-pointers with the Lakers.

“I’m really comfortable taking that shot. Bac

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