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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes Suspended After Mascot Altercation
2/5/2026
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- Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes was suspended one game without pay for pushing Washington Wizards mascot G-Wiz before the Lakers' 142-111 win over the Wizards.
- Hayes scored 10 points in that January 30 game.
- Hayes will serve the suspension on February 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers.
- The reason behind Hayes's actions remains unclear at this time.
