Lakers land Ayton in blockbuster trade with Wizards for Hardy and two 2031ā2032 second-round picksš„51
7/3/2026ā¢Sports > Basketball
- ā¢Los Angeles received Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks (2031, 2032).
- ā¢Ayton recently exercised an \$8.1 million player option before the trade.
- ā¢Hardy, 23, has two years left on his contract worth about \$12 million.
- ā¢The Wizards used a \$13.4 million trade exception to absorb Aytonās salary.
- ā¢Ayton, a former No. 1 pick, adds experience and size to Washingtonās frontcourt.
