Wizards acquire Deandre Ayton from Lakers in trade deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Washington Wizards traded for Deandre Ayton from the Los Angeles Lakers, addressing their frontcourt needs. In exchange, the Wizards sent Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks for 2031 and 2032. Ayton, a seven-footer with playoff experience, provides additional rim protection and rebounding. Following the trade, Washington may seek to strengthen its backcourt with pending free agency decisions.
- •Wizards acquire Deandre Ayton from the Lakers.
- •Washington sends Jaden Hardy and two future second-round picks.
- •Ayton played all but ten games in the 2025-26 season, averaging ten points and 9.6 rebounds.
- •Wizards looking to add depth to their backcourt after the trade.
- •Ayton provides defensive support alongside Anthony Davis and others.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Grading the Deandre Ayton Trade to Washington Wizards
"The Washington Wizards addressed a key void in the frontcourt after acquiring Deandre Ayton from the Los Angeles Lakers via trade
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