Jaxson Hayes close to Slovenian citizenship to play with Luka Doncic

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes is reportedly close to securing Slovenian citizenship and could join Luka Dončić on the Slovenian national team for FIBA World Cup qualifiers.

Hayes is finalizing the paperwork to obtain a Slovenian passport and become the team’s naturalized player, potentially strengthening Slovenia’s roster alongside Dončić in qualifying windows leading up to the 2027 World Cup.

The report comes from BasketNews and highlights a significant potential boost for the Slovenian side.