Jaxson Hayes to miss one game for the LA Lakers for shoving Washington Wizards mascot

Jaxson Hayes will not play the Los Angeles Lakers' next game.
Jaxson Hayes will not play the Los Angeles Lakers' next game.Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jaxson Hayes was suspended one game without pay by the NBA on Wednesday for pushing a Washington Wizards mascot before a game last week.

The incident occurred during pregame introductions in the Lakers' 142-111 triumph over the Wizards on January 30.

Hayes will serve his suspension on Thursday when the Lakers host the Philadelphia 76ers.

Hayes has averaged 6.4 points and 3.8 assists a game for the Lakers.

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