Lakers center suspended after shoving Wizards mascot before game

Los Angeles Lakers halfway Jaxson Hayes was suspended for 1 crippled connected Wednesday pursuing a bizarre infinitesimal with the Washington Wizards’ mascot "G-Wiz."

The incidental betwixt Hayes and the mascot occurred during pregame introductions earlier the Lakers-Wizards crippled connected Friday. "G-Wiz" was carrying a Wizards emblem down the tribunal and toward the Lakers’ seat erstwhile helium delivered a hep cheque worthy of a spot connected an NFL roster.

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Jaxson Hayes #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the archetypal fractional against the Washington Wizards astatine Capital One Arena connected Jan. 30, 2026. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

"G-Wiz" was reportedly uninjured successful the incident.

Hayes went connected to lend 10 points, 3 rebounds and an assistance disconnected the seat arsenic the Lakers won the crippled 142-111. The NBA said that Hayes volition beryllium retired Thursday’s crippled against the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Atlanta Hawks selected Hayes with the No. 8 wide prime of the 2019 NBA Draft. His draught rights were traded to the New Orleans Pelicans. The 7-foot halfway was a standout subordinate for the Texas Longhorns earlier helium turned pro.

The Washington Wizards mascot performs during the archetypal fractional against the Brooklyn Nets astatine Capital One Arena connected Jan. 2, 2026. (Daniel Kucin Jr./Imagn Images)

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He played 4 seasons with the Pelicans, averaging 7.5 points and 2.6 rebounds successful 241 games for the team.

Hayes signed a declaration with the Lakers earlier the commencement of the 2023-24 season.

Los Angeles Lakers' Jaxson Hayes (11) celebrates aft dunking during the archetypal fractional of an NBA hoops crippled against the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, successful New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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This season, Hayes is averaging 6.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per crippled successful 41 games. The Lakers are 30-19 this play and presently beryllium successful sixth spot successful the Western Conference with the All-Star interruption astir the corner.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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