While no on-court fight happened between Jaxson Hayes and PJ Washington, what led to their back-and-forth has now been deciphered on X.

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes has received a one-game suspension for pushing the Washington Wizards’ mascot before a game last week.

Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes confused NBA fans around the country following his opening dunk in the 2026 NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest. Hayes, who was the final dunker in the First Round, took flight from near the free-throw line for a basic one-handed dunk.