Dave McMenaminFeb 4, 2026, 03:44 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. Multiple Authors Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended one game without pay for pushing the Washington … Read more
Jaxson Hayes is averaging 6.4 points and 3.8 rebounds for the Lakers this season. Scott Taetsch / Getty Images Feb. 4, 2026Updated 3:32 pm EST Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has been suspended one game for shoving the Washington Wizards mascot during pregame introductions, the NBA announced Wednesday. G-Wiz, that Wizards mascot, was not … Read more
NEW YORK — Los Angeles Lakers center-forward Jaxson Hayes has been suspended one game without pay for pushing a Washington Wizards mascot during pre-game introductions, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. The incident occurred during pre-game introductions of the Lakers’ 142-111 win over the Wizards on Jan. … Read more