Lakers Jaxson Hayes and Luka Doncic are developing a bond, with Hayes working to join Doncic on the Slovenian national team.

Jaxson Hayes says he is pursuing a Slovenian passport to be able to play on the national team with Luka Doncic. Beyond the chance to play with Doncic, Hayes says his interest has been sparked by the fact that USA Basketball does not hold open tryouts — which he doesn’t agree with pic.twitter.com/R9g5ViVFjY

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes could soon debut on the international stage, but not for the United States. Hayes said he is working on acquiring a Slovenian passport in order to join his superstar teammate, Luka Dončić, on his national team in future offseasons.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced center Jaxson Hayes suffered a wrist contusion against the Sacramento Kings but X-rays were negative.

The 25-year-old center says, “Getting that connection and chemistry with Luka would be awesome.” Slovenia is coming off a quarterfinal finish in EuroBasket this past summer.

Jaxson Hayes may be the Lakers' backup center, but he believes he can be effective while on the court at the same time as starter Deandre Ayton.

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes explained why he wants to play with Luka Doncic on Slovenian national team.

The Lakers suffered a blow in their preseason finale on Friday against the Kings as Jaxson Hayes went down with an injury.

Jaxson Hayes really likes being teammates with Luka Dončić. The Los Angeles Lakers center confirmed on Sunday that he is pursuing a Slovenian passport so he can team up with Dončić on the national team:

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes will not return to Friday's contest after suffering a right wrist contusion.