Jaden Hardy News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Hits for 17 off bench Hardy supplied 17 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block in 25 minutes off the bench during Friday's 134-122 loss to Cleveland.

Impact It was the third-year guard's best scoring effort since he delivered a season-high 23 points in a spot start against the Hawks on Nov. 25. Hardy has played more than 20 minutes in three straight games as Dallas adjusts to the absence of Luka Doncic (calf) while also having Kyrie Irving (illness) spot in and out of the lineup, but it will likely require both star guards being unavailable again for the 2022 second-round pick to be much more than a DFS punt play for fantasy purposes.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Wednesday Hardy is not in the Mavericks' starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Hardy made his third start of the regular season against the Kings on Monday, and he finished with eight points, three rebounds and two blocks across 21 minutes. He'll revert to a reserve role Wednesday due to the return of Kyrie Irving.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tepid result as fill-in Hardy totaled eight points (3-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds and two blocks over 21 minutes during Monday's 110-100 loss to the Kings.

Impact Hardy filled in for Kyrie Irving (shoulder) during Monday's loss, but he didn't accomplish much over 21 minutes of play. Ideally, Quentin Grimes would be the sensible replacement for Irving more often, but Klay Thompson's (illness) absence forced Grimes to provide support elsewhere. While Hardy has occasional flashes of production and will see more time during the injury scenario, he doesn't warrant fantasy consideration at this time.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Entering starting lineup Hardy is starting Monday's game against the Kings, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Hardy will enter the starting five as the Mavs will be without Kyrie Irving (shoulder) and Klay Thompson (illness) Monday evening. Hardy's last start dates back to Dec. 1 against Portland, finishing with 13 points, three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets garbage-time run Friday Hardy (ankle) scored zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and recorded no other statistics while playing the final 52 seconds of Friday's 98-89 win over the Suns.

Impact Hardy had missed six straight games with a right ankle sprain before being cleared to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves. He was left out of the rotation for Dallas' 105-99 loss to Minnesota, but Hardy looked to be a candidate to get some minutes Friday with Luka Doncic having been ruled out for at least the next month. However, even with Doncic sidelined Friday and with Naji Marshall and PJ Washington getting ejected midway through the third quarter, the Mavericks didn't turn to Hardy until the last minute of the contest. Hardy thus looks like he'll continue to remain outside of the rotation while Spencer Dinwiddie and Quentin Grimes see most of the backup minutes at guard behind backcourt starters Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Wednesday Hardy (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Hardy has been upgraded from questionable to available and will suit up for the first time since Dec. 5. Given the lengthy layoff and the fact the Mavericks are close to full strength, it's unclear how large of a role Hardy will have on Christmas Day. Over 21 appearances this season, Hardy has averaged 14.2 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Hardy (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Hardy has missed the past six games for Dallas, but he's been upgraded to day-to-day. However, he's not a reliable fantasy option while Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are upright.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday vs. Portland Hardy (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Hardy will be sidelined for a sixth straight game due to a right ankle sprain. He hasn't been able to practice through the injury, so it appears unlikely that he would be able to return against the Timberwolves on Christmas Day.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Hardy (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Hardy didn't practice Friday, so it's not surprising to see him out for a fifth straight game due to a sprained right ankle. His next chance to suit up will come against the Trail Blazers on Monday, though it's uncertain if he'll manage to return by that game given his lack of involvement in practice of late.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Friday Hardy (ankle) didn't participate in Friday's practice, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Hardy has missed Dallas' previous four games due to a sprained right ankle. The 22-year-old guard's absence from practice is a bad sign of his availability for Saturday's game versus the Clippers.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Hardy (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game against the Clippers, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Hardy will miss a fourth straight game due to a right ankle sprain. Considering the Mavericks will also be without Luka Doncic (heel) on Thursday, Kyrie Irving (shoulder), Spencer Dinwiddie and Jazian Gortman should handle most of the point guard work. Hardy's next chance to play will come Saturday in a rematch with the Clippers.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Golden State Hardy (ankle) will not play in Sunday's game versus the Warriors, Eddie Sefko of the Mavericks' official site reports.

Impact Hardy's absence will mark his third straight due to a sprained right ankle. He will have several days to recover following Sunday's contest, as the Mavericks do not play again until Thursday's matchup with the Clippers.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Friday Hardy (ankle) didn't participate in Friday's practice, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Hardy has missed Dallas' last two contests due to a right ankle sprain. The 22-year-old guard's absence from practice is a bad sign of his availability against Golden State on Sunday.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Hardy (ankle) will miss Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact The guard will miss his second contest in a row Tuesday. Hardy is a fringe rotation player when the Mavericks are healthy, so this doesn't have many fantasy implications.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 8, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Won't play Saturday Hardy (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Raptors, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact As expected, Hardy won't play Saturday after he was listed as doubtful on Friday's injury report, and his next chance to play will be Tuesday against Oklahoma City. Hardy hasn't seen much playing time off the bench when Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic have been available, though more minutes may be available for Spencer Dinwiddie due to Hardy's injury.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Saturday Hardy is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Raptors due to a right ankle sprain, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.comreports.

Impact The doubtful tag suggests Hardy's chances of playing Saturday aren't very high. However, with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving available and ready to go, Hardy wasn't expected to see heavy minutes off the bench. When deployed off the bench, Hardy is logging just 13.2 minutes per game across 20 appearances.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Hardy isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Grizzlies, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Kyrie Irving will reclaim his starting spot from Hardy on Tuesday after missing Dallas' previous contest with a shoulder injury. Hardy is averaging 6.6 points, 1.8 assists and 1.7 rebounds in 17.5 minutes across his last 10 appearances coming off the bench.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Irving on Sunday Hardy will enter the starting five in Sunday's game against Portland, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact With Kyrie Irving (shoulder) and Klay Thompson (foot) sidelined, Hardy will get the start on the wing alongside Quentin Grimes. In his last five outings (one start), Hardy has averaged 8.0 points, 1.4 assists, 1.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals across 17.2 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench in Grimes' return Hardy will come off the bench for Wednesday's matchup against the Knicks.

Impact With Quentin Grimes returning from a one-game absence due to an illness, Hardy will shift back to a bench role. He still has some upside for a bigger role with Luka Doncic (wrist) sidelined, but he struggles with consistency.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Thrives in spot start Monday Hardy amassed 23 points (8-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds, two assists and three steals in 32 minutes during Monday's 129-119 win over the Hawks.

Impact Hardy got the start Monday due to the absence of Luka Doncic (wrist). Hardy is no Doncic by any means, but he made a pretty good impression of the star guard by reaching the 20-point threshold while delivering solid numbers in other categories. Hardy could remain in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Knicks as well, as Doncic is not expected to return until the Dec. 30 game against the Jazz at the earliest.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Draws spot start Hardy is starting Monday's game against the Hawks, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Hardy will get the nod at point guard due to the absence of Luka Doncic (wrist). This marks Hardy's first start of the 2024-25 season. He's provided a spark off the bench at times this year, scoring in double figures in three of his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Draws spot start Hardy is starting Monday's game against the Hawks, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs three steals Thursday Hardy chipped in seven points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three steals, two rebounds and one assist over 22 minutes during Thursday's 115-113 loss to Utah.

Impact The 22-year-old saw an uptick in playing time with Kyrie Irving (shoulder) sidelined Thursday, and he was able to tie Naji Marshall for the team high in steals. Hardy has seen a slight downturn in playing time compared to last season, and through 11 regular-season appearances in the 2024-25 campaign, he has averaged 3.8 points, 1.3 assists and 1.1 rebounds across 12.6 minutes per game. The guard has only played 20-plus minutes in two games thus far, and he is shooting only 34.9 percent from the field.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark off bench Hardy notched 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt) and two assists in 13 minutes during Wednesday's 119-99 victory over Chicago.

Impact Hardy was Dallas' leading bench scorer during Wednesday's win. The 22-year-old guard is averaging 4.1 points in 10.9 minutes across seven appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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