News: As expected, Minnesota released forward Lazar Hayward on Friday after signing a 10-day contract with the club earlier this month. Hayward appeared in just two games during his second stint with the Timberwolves and averaged 4.0 points a night.
Analysis: Hayward spent more time on the injured list than on the court for the Timberwolves as he dealt with a lingering illness. The 26-year-old isn't a key scoring threat when healthy (2.9 career scoring average) and is not worth a roster spot in any Fantasy formats at this point.
News: Timberwolves forward Lazar Hayward was available to play Thursday against the Clippers despite dealing with flu-like symptoms, but instead was head out due to coach's decision.
Analysis: Hayward suited up for the game and could have gotten, but was held back since the game appeared to be close. In fact, he has played in four games this season and isn't a major role player off the bench. Continue to ignore him in all formats moving forward.
News: Timberwolves forward Lazar Hayward, who missed practice Wednesday with flu-like symptoms, will play Thursday vs. L.A. Clippers, according to assistant coach Terry Porter.
Analysis: Hayward has played in four games this season and isn't a major role player off the bench. He continues to have no Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News:The Star Tribune reports Andrei Kirilenko, Alexey Shved and Lazar Hayward all missed practice Wednesday because they were ill. The Timberwolves are back in action Thursday vs. L.A. Clippers.
Analysis: Hayward has played in four games this season and isn't a major role player off the bench. He continues to have no Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: The Timberwolves announced forward Lazar Hayward would be available for Sunday's game against the Spurs. He missed the previous contest due to an illness. Hayward was held scoreless in nine minutes off the bench but recorded two rebounds, two steals and an assist in the 106-88 loss.
Analysis: Hayward recently signed a 10-day contract with the Timberwolves and poses minimal Fantasy value going forward. Continue to ignore him in all formats.
News: Minnesota forward Lazar Hayward missed Friday's game against New Orleans due to an illness. Hayward is averaging 3.3 points in three games this season.
Analysis: Hayward recently signed a 10-day contract with the Timberwolves and poses minimal Fantasy value going forward. Continue to ignore him in all formats, healthy or not.
News: Forward Lazar Hayward was able to clear waivers and was signed to a 10-day contract by the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team announced Monday. Hayward signed as a free agent Dec. 31 and played just 12 total minutes in two games.
Analysis: Hayward was released the day before his contract would have become guaranteed but will get at least another 10 days with the club. However, Hayward didn't see much of the floor in his first stint with the club and that likely won't change this time around either. Continue to ignore the 26-year-old in all formats at this point.
News: In an expected move, the Timberwolves waived forward Lazar Hayward on Sunday, a day before his contract would have become guaranteed for the remainder of the season. Hayward signed as a free agent Dec. 31 and played just 12 total minutes in two games.
Analysis: Hayward was added by Minnesota last month as the team was in need of a two-way player who could play both the forward and guard spots. He averaged just 1.0 points per game before being squeezed for playing time. Leave him untouched in all Fantasy formats for now.
News: Minnesota signed forward Lazar Hayward to replace Josh Howard on the roster Monday, reports the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Hayward addresses Minnesota's need for a defender behind Andrei Kirilenko in the rotation.
Analysis: Hayward was chosen by Minnesota in the first round of the 2010 draft. He was then traded to Oklahoma City before last year and then traded again to Houston in the James Harden deal in October. Houston quickly waived him. Hayward will provide some help for Minnesota, but shouldn't have anything but low-end Fantasy value.
News: The Thunder traded star guard James Harden, along with Lazar Hayward, Cole Aldrich, and Daequan Cook to the Rockets Saturday for Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb and a package of draft picks.
Analysis: Hayward is a project who has yet to pan out, and now he joins a crowded Rockets’ front court. They have plenty of other options at his position, many with more potential. Hayward will struggle to find minutes in Houston, and is not worth targeting in any Fantasy formats.
News: Oklahoma City recalled forward Lazar Hayward from the NBA Development League on Sunday, just one day after demoting him.
Analysis: Hayward hasn't seen much playing time during his second season in the NBA and appeared in just 16 games for the Thunder. He is averaging just 1.4 points and should be left untouched in all Fantasy formats.
News: The Thunder assigned forward Lazar Hayward to the D-League on Saturday. Hayward is averaging 1.4 points in 16 games with Oklahoma City this season.
Analysis: Hayward could come back up at some point, but it really shouldn't matter. The 25-year-old hardly saw any meaningful minutes off the bench for the Thunder, so ignore him in all formats.
News: Thunder forward Lazar Hayward came back from an orbital fracture on Wednesday in a game against the Suns. Hayward played six minutes off the bench and failed to score. He didn't attempt a shot and picked up no discernible stats outside a foul.
Analysis: The 25-year-old Hayward was finally back in action on Wednesday against Phoenix. That said, he's played in 13 games this season and is averaging fewer than six minutes per game. Hayward has almost zero Fantasy value now that he's healthy again.
News: The Oklahoman reports that Thunder forward Lazar Hayward has suffered an orbital floor fracture. Hayward is out for at least a week and will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break.
Analysis: Hayward has played 5.9 minutes in 12 games this season. He has low-end Fantasy value, healthy or not.
News: Oklahoma City F Lazar Hayward found the basket for the first time this season and finished with seven points during the Thunder's 107-97 victory over Phoenix on Saturday night. Hayward shot 3 of 5 from the field (1 of 2 from downtown) after not playing the first four games.
Analysis: Hayward, who was acquired from Minnesota during the offseason, was hampered by a thumb injury prior to the start of the season and was not ready to be inserted into the lineup. He has averaged just 10 minutes per game in his brief NBA career and is not expected to be a valuable member of Oklahoma City's offense. Fantasy owners should ignore him in all formats for now unless he see an increase in playing time.
News: The Thunder have acquired F Lazar Hayward from the Timberwolves in exchange for Robert Vaden and two future second-round picks. The Thunder announced the deal Tuesday night.
Analysis: Hayward was merely a reserve forward in Minnesota and will likely be used the same way in Oklahoma City. Owners should ignore the 25-year-old in all formats on Draft Day.
News: The Timberwolves have picked up contract options for swingman Wes Johnson, guard Wayne Ellington and forward Lazar Hayward. The moves Wednesday include third-year options for Johnson and Hayward and the fourth year for Ellington. Hayward played sparingly as a rookie last year.
Analysis: Hayward has minimal Fantasy value heading into 2011-12. Ignore him in all formats on Draft Day.
News: After missing Wednesday's game with the flu, Minnesota forward Lazar Hayward was back on the court for Friday's 122-101 win over the Jazz. Hayward scored five points in his return on 2 of 3 shooting from the field. He went 1 of 2 from downtown and also chipped in with a pair of rebounds while logging seven minutes off the bench.
Analysis: Hayward saw some decent run a few weeks back when the Timberwolves were pretty beat up with injuries, but has since returned to his normal reserve role. The rookie has only appeared in 31 games this season and hasn't exactly been lightning it up when he has been in there. With the playoffs approaching in most leagues, leave the 24-year-old on the bench for the time being.
News: Minnesota forward Lazar Hayward was inactive for the Timberwolves on Wednesday with an illness, according to the team's official website. Over his last 10 games, Hayward is averaging 7.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per contest. He's being considered day to day by the team.
Analysis: Hayward posted a career high just a week ago against the Pistons, but has seen his numbers decrease since. The rookie has seen an increase in playing time over the last month, which has given him more Fantasy value. Unfortunately he didn't have much value before then, so it is still low. Owners should ignore Hayward despite getting more court time. He'll provide Minnesota with some scoring and rebounding, but not enough to warrant any Fantasy attention.
News: After setting a career-high in points early in February, Minnesota forward Lazar Hayward upped the total just nine games later. He scored 16 points for his new mark in Wednesday's win over the Pistons. Hayward shot 5 of 7 from the floor, including 2 of 4 from beyond the arc. He added a pair of rebounds and an assist in 22 minutes of playing time.
Analysis: Hayward has seen a considerable spike in playing time over the last month, and it's beginning to pay off for Hayward and the Wolves. He has a ton of range, but took a while to ease into a role on an NBA team considering he was Marquette's center in college. Now that he continues to see time and settle into a role off of the bench, Fantasy owners should expect solid numbers to continue. Hayward will score here and there, but not enough to warrant anything more than marginal Fantasy value in deeper formats.
News: Minnesota forward Lazar Hayward scored a career-high 14 points on Friday against Indiana. Hayward saw 26 minutes of action, mainly due to Michael Beasley and Darko Milicic being sidelined with injuries. Hayward shot 5 for 11 from the field -- connecting on 2 of his 4 shots from beyond the 3-point arc -- and converting 2 of his 3 foul shots. He added a steal, a block and four rebounds for the Timberwolves. Minnesota would eventually lose to Indiana, 116-105, despite the rookie's efforts.
Analysis: Hayward has seen action in four straight games because of injuries to key players for the Timberwolves. Over that span he's averaging 5.3 points and 1.8 boards, but they are inflated after his career game. Fantasy owners should continue to ignore the rookie as he is not worth owning in any format just yet.
News: The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed first-round draft picks Wesley Johnson and Lazar Hayward. Terms of the deals were not immediately available. Both deals were done in time for the start of Minnesota's summer league play in Las Vegas. The Timberwolves opened play against San Antonio on Monday night.
Analysis: Hayward was the 30th overall pick from Marquette and came to the Wolves in a trade with Washington. He averaged 13.5 points and 6.6 rebounds in his four-year NCAA career. He figures to play a reserve role in his rookie season, so consider him off the radar in standard Fantasy leagues on Draft Day.
