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Lakers steal young guard after Wizards give up too quickly The Washington Wizards gave up on Jaden Hardy too soon, sending him to the Los Angeles Lakers in a trade for Deandre Ayton despite his untap...

JULY 4 • WIZOFAWES.COM

Lakers sending Ayton to the Wizards for Hardy and 2 second-round picks, AP source says

Deandre Ayton is being traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Washington Wizards

JULY 3 • Associated Press

Traded to Lakers The Wizards traded Hardy and two second-round picks to the Lakers in exchange for Deandre Ayton on Friday, Shams Charania of ESPNreports.

Impact Hardy will get yet another fresh start, this time in Los Angeles. In 57 regular season games, split between the Mavericks and Wizards in 2025-26, Hardy averaged 9.2 points and 1.0 assists in 15.8 minutes per contest.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Who is Jaden Hardy? How Lakers' new guard from Wizards trade can help | Sporting News Hardy does do some things quite well.

JULY 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lakers cutting ties with former No. 1 overall pick in trade with Wizards | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers have made a trade with the Washington Wizards, acquiring a pair of second-round picks and guard Jaden Hardy by cuttin...

JULY 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Quiet in regular-season finale Hardy closed Sunday's 130-117 loss to the Cavaliers with six points (2-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), one rebound and three assists in 16 minutes.

Impact Hardy opened the season without a stable role with Dallas, but his minutes picked up a bit with Washington. The combo guard averaged 12.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 20.4 minutes per tilt over 23 games for the Wizards. Hardy is under contract for the 2026-27 campaign.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Washington plays Cleveland on 5-game road slide

Washington aims to end its five-game road slide with a victory over Cleveland

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Cleared to play vs. Heat Hardy (back) will be available for Friday's game against the Heat.

Impact Hardy missed the past two games but will be available for the second-to-last game of the season. In 22 appearances with the Wizards, he's averaging 12.9 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 20.6 minutes.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Hardy (back) is questionable for Friday's game against Miami.

Impact Hardy remains day-to-day after missing the past two contests for Washington. He could see a sizable workload Friday if he gets the green light to play.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Chicago Hardy (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Hardy will be sidelined for his second straight contest. He was previously considered questionable, so he'll have a chance to return Friday against Miami.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Might miss another game Thursday Hardy (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago.

Impact Hardy wasn't available in Tuesday's 129-98 loss to the Bulls. He's back on the injury report for Thursday's rematch. If Hardy can suit up versus Chicago, he may be needed in the starting lineup. However, if he doesn't get on the floor, Jamir Watkins and Bub Carrington may see more minutes.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Hardy (back) is out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Hardy was a late addition to the injury report with lower-back spasms and is ultimately unable to play Tuesday. With the fourth-year guard sidelined, more playing time is open to Bub Carrington and Sharife Cooper in the backcourt.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Hardy (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Hardy is a late addition the injury report with lower-back spasms. If the fourth-year guard is ultimately downgraded to out, more playing time would be available to Bub Carrington and Sharife Cooper in the backcourt.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago takes on Washington on 7-game skid

Chicago heads into the matchup against Washington as losers of seven straight games

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Heavily involved in loss Hardy racked up 19 points (7-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 25 minutes during Saturday's 152-136 loss to Miami.

Impact Hardy had his three-point shot working throughout Saturday's clash, marking the third time in his last six games that he's torched the nets for five or more made treys. He was also involved on the defensive end by racking up at least one steal and one block for the first time since March 17. Hardy is averaging 16.2 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists over his last six matchups.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Washington plays Brooklyn, looks to end road losing streak

Washington comes into a matchup against Brooklyn as losers of four straight road games

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Drops out of rotation Sunday Hardy (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Sunday in the Wizards' 123-88 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Though Washington ruled out seven players ahead of Sunday's contest, head coach Brian Keefe maintained a 10-man rotation, and Hardy ended up being the odd man out. Hardy had previously appeared in eight consecutive games, averaging 13.9 points, 3.4 three-pointers, 1.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 21.4 minutes per contest over that stretch. The fourth-year wing should have a good chance at re-entering the rotation Monday against the Lakers, though the Wizards aren't expected to provide any clarity prior to the game regarding whether Hardy will play.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic leads Los Angeles against Washington after 41-point outing

Los Angeles plays the Washington Wizards after Luka Dončić scored 41 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 116-99 win over the Brooklyn Nets

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Goes for 21 points in win Hardy contributed 21 points (8-18 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 0-2 FT) and two rebounds across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 133-110 win over the Jazz.

Impact Hardy scored at least 20 points for the second straight game, continuing to provide the Wizards with a consistent scoring punch off the bench. In four appearances over the past week, he has averaged 17.3 points and 4.3 three-pointers, and yet still ranks outside the top 200 during that time. A lack of peripheral production remains an issue, limiting Hardy in terms of overall appeal.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Hardy Scores 21 Points at Utah Jazz | 03.25.26

MARCH 26 • YOUTUBE

Strong line off bench Hardy logged 25 points (9-18 FG, 7-13 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 29 minutes during Sunday's 145-113 loss to the Knicks.

Impact This game was over in a hurry, so Hardy was able to take advantage of some garbage time. He's trending up over his last seven games, posting averages of 13.3 points, 1.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 3.0 three-pointers in 22.1 minutes per contest.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Media Availability: Brian Keefe and Jaden Hardy | 3.22.26

MARCH 23 • YOUTUBE

Jaden Hardy Scores Season High 25 points at New York Knicks | 03.22.26

MARCH 23 • YOUTUBE

Knicks rout Wizards 145-113 to win their 6th straight and send Washington to its 16th straight loss

Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 145-113 for their sixth straight victory

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

WIZARDS at KNICKS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | March 22, 2026

MARCH 23 • YOUTUBE

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Lakers sending Ayton to the Wizards for Hardy and 2 second-round picks, AP source says

Washington plays Cleveland on 5-game road slide

Chicago takes on Washington on 7-game skid

Washington plays Brooklyn, looks to end road losing streak

Doncic leads Los Angeles against Washington after 41-point outing

Knicks rout Wizards 145-113 to win their 6th straight and send Washington to its 16th straight loss