Lakers may trade Jaden Hardy after acquiring him from Wizards
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 12:47 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired Jaden Hardy from the Washington Wizards as part of a trade that included Deandre Ayton. Analysts suggest that Hardy, who has a three-year, $18 million contract, may not stay with the team for long. NBA pundits believe the Lakers could look to use Hardy's salary in a future trade to secure a more impactful player. Hardy's shooting performance from three-point range was noted as strong, having shot 39.7% last season. The Lakers aim to enhance their roster as the offseason progresses.
- •Lakers traded Deandre Ayton to Wizards for Jaden Hardy and draft picks.
- •Hardy shot 39.7% from three-point range last season.
- •Reports suggest Hardy may be traded again soon.
- •Lakers seek win-now assets as offseason moves continue.
- •Hardy has NBA Finals experience with the Mavericks.
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"An NBA pundit believes the Los Angeles Lakers' new acquisition won't stick around for a long time.
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