Jaxson Hayes ignites social media after delivering a savage on-court jab at PJ Washington during heated in-game trash talk.

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has received a one-game suspension for pushing the Washington Wizards’ mascot before a game last week.

The Wizards mascot who was shoved by Jaxson Hayes before a game last month has hired a high-powered lawyer. Waukeen McCoy, a San Francisco-based attorney, confirmed with The California Post on Wednesday he is now representing the man who Hayes knocked over during a Jan.

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes confused NBA fans around the country following his opening dunk in the 2026 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest. Hayes, who was the final dunker in the First Round, took flight from near the free-throw line for a basic one-handed dunk.

Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat has won the NBA Slam Dunk contest after beating San Antonio rookie Carter Bryant in the final