NBA reopens investigation into Jaxson Hayes after TMZ video of 2021 incident

Jaxson Hayes is once again under the NBA's microscope – the league just reopened its investigation into the Lakers player's arrest in 2021 – after TMZ Sports released a new video of an argument with his then-girlfriend.

The footage shows the 7'0″ center in a heated exchange with Sofia Jamora at her L.A.-area home … where the then-New Orleans Pelican swore at the model, put his hands on her — and at one point spit in her direction.

During the argument, Jamora can be heard saying: “I won’t let you hit me anymore. What the hell do I look like, like a punching bag?”

Hours after we posted the video, the NBA confirmed that it is now reviewing the matter to determine whether punishment is necessary.

“Based on the media report and video released this morning, we are reopening our investigation,” the NBA said ESPN late Saturday evening.

Hayes faced no repercussions from the league after the initial investigation.

Representatives for Hayes, Jamora and the Lakers said they would cooperate with the investigation.

As we previously reported, law enforcement arrived on the scene on July 28, 2021 … and Hayes responded belligerently to responding officers. Hayes was insulted and taken to hospital … and an officer injured his elbow after the former Texas Longhorn pushed him into a wall.