NBA's Jaxson Hayes Shoves and Spits at Ex-Girlfriend in New Video from 2021 Incident, Reopening Investigation

Mar. 15, 2025

Jaxson Hayes in 2023.Photo:Chris Coduto/Getty

Chris Coduto/Getty

The NBA is reopening an investigationsurrounding a July 2021 incident involving Jaxson Hayes.

The incident occurred hours before he was arrested for an altercation with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) that same evening.

After the video was shared, the NBA reacted in a statement, perESPN, stating, “As a result of the media report and video posted this morning, we are reopening our investigation.”

A spokesperson for Hayes, meanwhile, told the outlet, “There has already been an extensive investigation that we cooperated with the league on, and as that investigation reopens, we will continue to do so.”

The NBA did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. A representative for Hayes could not be reached.

Jaxson Hayes in 2024.Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty

Jim Poorten/NBAE via Getty

In the security video footage, Hayes and Jamora can be heard arguing. At one point, Jamora says, “Stop. Let go of me,” before the basketball player replies, “What the f— is wrong with you?”

As the former couple then leaves the residence, Jamora next appears to say in the video, “I’m not going to let you hit me anymore. What the f— do I look like, a punching bag?” She also threatens to call the police on Hayes.

The video then shows Hayes, who played for the New Orlean Pelicans at the time, walking away from his former girlfriend, before turning around to seemingly spit at her.

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After the dispute years ago, theLAPD had responded to a domestic disturbancereport.

At the time, officers had asked Hayes to remain outside while they spoke to Jamora about the alleged incident, but the athlete was uncooperative and had attempted to re-enter the residence multiple times.

“Officers utilized physical force to take Hayes down to the ground to overcome his resistance. Once on the ground, Hayes attempted to get up and continued resisting officers. Officers utilized two deployments of the taser, as well as body weight and physical force during the altercation,” the LAPD said in a prior statement.

According toNBC Sports, Jamora claimed that Hayes had previously abused her. She filed a lawsuit against the basketball player, which is still active.

Jaxson Hayes in 2023.Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty

Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty

The outlet reported that Hayes was charged with 12 misdemeanors and was sentenced to three years probation, including community service and attending classes about domestic violence.

Per NBC Sports, Hayes and the Lakers are currently cooperating with the investigation.

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source: people.com