Event Brief
Lakers' Jaxson Hayes Suspended for Mascot Incident
Filed: Feb 04, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET
Summary: Hayes will miss Thursday's game against the 76ers after the incident.
WHO: Jaxson Hayes
WHAT: Suspended by NBA for pushing a mascot
WHEN: Feb 04, 2026 at 3:55 PM ET
WHERE: Philadelphia
WHY: Inappropriate conduct during pregame introductions
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