Jaxson Hayes‘ preseason shove of Washington Wizards mascot G-Wiz may lead to serious legal consequences, as the incident during January 30 introductions has the person behind the mascot seeking legal representation.
Following the incident, the NBA suspended Hayes for one game, which he served during the Los Angeles Lakers’ contest against the Philadelphia 76ers, and Hayes later apologized publicly to both teammates and G-Wiz, explaining the shove occurred after the mascot stepped on his foot.
And Waukeen McCoy, a San Francisco-based attorney, previously helped obtain an amicable settlement in Jamora’s lawsuit against Hayes in June 2025, and he criticized the NBA’s handling of Hayes‘ conduct, noting the inconsistency compared to domestic violence allegations.
TMZ Sports reports that McCoy, who previously represented Sofia Jamora in her domestic violence lawsuit against Hayes, is now representing the G-Wiz performer, signaling the seriousness and potential reach of this claim.
“We will give them the opportunity to resolve the matter before taking legal action,” McCoy said. “But legal action is anticipated.”
“All I want to say at the moment is that he was injured,” McCoy added, of any damages sustained by the mascot.
Wizards suffer latest setback in loss to Miami Heat
The Wizards’ difficulties extended on Sunday as they were routed 132-101 by the Miami Heat, with Kasparas Jakucionis hitting all six of his three-point attempts for 22 points, while Bam Adebayo also scored 22 points, helping Miami dominate.
Norman Powell contributed 21 points for Miami, and Kel’el Ware added 19 points and 14 rebounds, as the Heat snapped a two-game losing streak, recording their 14th outing this season with more than 130 points, and closing the gap in the Eastern Conference.
Andrew Wiggins added 11 points and 10 rebounds for Miami, who now sit just half a game behind seventh-place Orlando, demonstrating their intent to push toward the playoffs, while the Wizards struggled to maintain competitiveness throughout.
For Washington, Tristan Vukcevic led the team with 14 points, and Alex Sarr added 12 points and 12 rebounds, but injuries sidelined Kyshawn George and Bilal Coulibaly, further weakening the Wizards’ rotation and limiting their options in crunch moments.
Miami erased an early nine-point deficit, leading 74-52 by halftime, outrebounding the Wizards 36-22, and then forced 10 third-quarter turnovers, extending their advantage to 107-75, effectively sealing the game well before the final quarter.
Looking ahead, the Wizards aim to rebound in their next matchup at Cleveland on Wednesday, February 11 against the Cavaliers, as they attempt to halt consecutive losses for the first time since a nine-game slide earlier in January, while managing injuries and off-court distractions.
The combination of Hayes‘ controversy and the team’s on-court struggles creates a challenging environment, as legal battles, injuries, and inconsistent play intersect with Washington’s bid to climb the Eastern Conference standings.
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