4:46 PM PT — We’re told Hayes has been booked for battery on a law enforcement officer — a felony. JH’s bail has been set at $25k.
10:53 AM PT — The Pelicans have addressed the arrest … saying they’re aware of the incident and are working with Hayes’ reps and the NBA to get more information.
New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes — the #8 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft — was arrested after an alleged violent altercation with police, TMZ Sports has learned … and it apparently got so extreme, the hooper and a cop were taken to a hospital.
We’re told law enforcement were called to an LA area home for a domestic disturbance early Wednesday morning … and when cops attempted to check on the parties involved, 21-year-old Hayes tried like hell to keep them from entering the premises.
Sources tell us 6’11”, 220-lb. Hayes got combative with cops and a fight broke out … with the ex-Texas Longhorns star getting tased in the middle of the scuffle.
The brawl was allegedly so intense, police put out an “officer needs help” radio call.
Hayes was taken to a nearby hospital to get treatment for minor injuries … and an officer involved in the fight also sought treatment, although their condition is unknown.
Hayes is expected to be booked for felony battery on a police officer. Cops are still investigating the initial alleged domestic incident, but both parties have been uncooperative.
We’ve reached out to Hayes’ rep. So far, no word back.
Originally Published — 8:01 AM PT
