NBA faces shocking accusation after Lakers star Jaxson Hayes is seen shoving and spitting at ex-girlfriend [Video]

18:27 EST 08 Nov 2024, updated 20:31 EST 08 Nov 2024

The NBA reportedly never spoke to the woman at the heart of domestic abuse allegations against Lakers star Jaxson Hayes.

The then-Pelicans center was arrested amid accusations he hit his ex-girlfriend, Sofia Jamora, back in July 2021. Recently released footage appears to show him shoving and spitting at Jamora.

Hayes pleaded no contest to charges of false imprisonment and resisting an officer. The 24-year-old was sentenced to three years’ probation, 450 hours of community service and a year of weekly domestic violence classes. But Hayes escaped punishment by the NBA. 

According to ESPN, Jamora’s lawyers recall receiving a call from the league’s legal department over the incident. They claim to have returned the call and left a message, only to never hear back.

‘They didn’t follow up with me,’ Waukeen McCoy told ESPN. ‘If they were actually doing a thorough investigation, they would have reached out to her …