The NBA just gave us another episode of “Things You Didn’t Expect to Trend This Week” and it’s about Jaxson Hayes.
The Washington Wizards mascot, yes, that mascot, has hired Sofia Jamora’s attorney, Waukeen McCoy, to face off against Lakers big man Jaxson Hayes over that shoving incident. I repeat, the mascot has lawyered up.
Somewhere in America, a law school professor just sighed.
In case you missed it, things got spicy during a recent game when Hayes appeared to shove the Wizards’ oversized, foam-headed entertainer. It was quick, awkward and the kind of moment that lives forever on X with dramatic music added in the background.
Now instead of laughing it off, the mascot is coming back with legal backup. And not just any backup, Waukeen McCoy. The same attorney known for handling high-profile cases and representing model Sofia Jamora in domestic violence lawsuit against Jaxson.
Jaxson Hayes shoved Wizards mascot, G-Wiz, in pre-game introductions
Hayes has been suspended for one game, per @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/x4xz2Ndw2I
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 4, 2026
Waukeen McCoy told us that he is now representing the person Hayes decked when the Lakers were in town for a showdown with Washington on January 30.
“We will give them the opportunity to resolve the matter before taking legal action,” McCoy said. “But legal action is anticipated.”
He also said other parties could be involved.
When asked about any injuries the person sustained … McCoy said, “All I want to say at the moment is that he was injured.”
Apparently, the suspension and apology weren’t enough as the mascot wants more, cash I guess!
Hayes was suspended for one game by the NBA after the incident. He served that suspension during the Lakers’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers last week at Crypto.com Arena.
During a media availability last week … Hayes said he apologized to his teammates and to G-Wiz himself — saying it happened after the mascot stepped on his foot.
“We live and we learn,” Hayes said.
This is no longer a courtside scuffle, this is primetime drama.
Jaxson Hayes said he apologized to his team and the Wizards mascot after last week’s incident that led to his suspension. Here’s his explanation of what happened: pic.twitter.com/OSDCKdloXh
— Daniel Starkand (@DStarkand) February 8, 2026
At the end of the day, this might blow over, or it might turn into the most dramatic mascot storyline in league history. Either way, the Wizards’ mascot just made one thing clear:
If you’re going to shove him, you better be ready to see him in court.
Flip the pages for thirst trap photos of Sofia Jamora.
