New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was arrested and hospitalized after reportedly brawling with police.
According to TMZ, officers were called to a Los Angeles area home for a domestic disturbance. When the officers tried to check on all of the parties involved, 21-year-old Hayes tried to prevent them from entering the residence.
Hayes, who is 6’11” and 220 pounds, became combative with law enforcement, and a fight broke out. The altercation got so intense that officers requested backup. At some point, Hayes was tased.
Both Hayes and an officer were brought to an area hospital for treatment after suffering minor injuries. Their condition was unknown.
The domestic incident is still under investigation, and the parties involved have not been cooperative. As for the former Texas Longhorn, he is expected to be booked on felony battery on a police officer. It is unclear if more charges are pending.
The Pelicans are aware of the situation and are working with Hayes’ camp and the NBA on obtaining further details about what took place.
