Lakers trade Deandre Ayton to Wizards for Jaden Hardy and draft picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 5:23 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers have traded center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards, acquiring guard Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks in return. Ayton started 72 games last season, averaging 12.5 points and 8 rebounds. The move comes after the Lakers added Walker Kessler, who is seen as a better fit for the team's needs at center. This trade marks a significant change in the Lakers' roster as they continue to reshape their lineup this offseason.
- •Lakers send Deandre Ayton to Wizards in trade
- •Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks are the return
- •Ayton averaged 12.5 points and 8 rebounds last season
- •Lakers previously acquired Walker Kessler as a center upgrade
- •Trade occurs amidst a busy offseason for the Lakers
- 5:23 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers cutting ties with former No. 1 overall pick in trade with Wizards
"The Los Angeles Lakers have made a trade with the Washington Wizards, acquiring a pair of second-round picks and guard Jaden Hardy by cutting ties with a former No. 1 overall pick.
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