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Report: Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes Arrested After Physical Altercation with Police

Pelicans center Jaxon Hayes was arrested after an alleged physical altercation with police in Los Angeles, according to TMZ.

The incident occurred early Wednesday morning, according to Fox 8 New Orleans. Hayes and a police officer were sent to the hospital after the alleged altercation at a Los Angeles-area home.

Law enforcement was reportedly called to the home for a domestic disturbance. After Hayes tried to stop officers from entering the property, a physical fight reportedly ensued, during which officers tased Hayes. Police had to put out an "officer needs help" radio call during the altercation, according to TMZ.