Wizards reportedly add Deandre Ayton in trade with Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have traded center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards in a multi-asset deal.
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The Los Angeles Lakers have traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards. In exchange, the Lakers receive Jaden Hardy and draft picks, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Coverage from Bleacher Report and Sports Illustrated emphasizes the Lakers' search for roster targets and veteran centers following the move. The transaction is also noted in the 2026 NBA Trade and Signing Tracker by Blazer's Edge.
Future developments involve which veteran center options the Lakers may target to fill the void left by Ayton, as reported by Sports Illustrated.
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Quick answers
Who did the Lakers receive in exchange for Deandre Ayton?
The Lakers received Jaden Hardy and draft picks.
Which team did Deandre Ayton join?
Ayton was traded to the Washington Wizards.
What is the Lakers' reported strategy following the trade?
The Lakers are linked to three veteran centers as they seek new roster targets during NBA free agency.
Coverage (12)
- Lakers considering Kevon Looney for backup center role Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- The Deandre Ayton trade signals the Wizards are finally serious about competing Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Grading the Deandre Ayton Trade to Washington Wizards Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Lakers sending Ayton to the Wizards for Hardy and 2 second-round picks, AP source says WTOP · 1d ago
- Lakers Linked to Signing of 76ers Free Agent Center Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Lakers sending Ayton to the Wizards for Hardy and 2 second-round picks, AP source says Baltimore Sun · 1d ago
- Pretty much every Lakers big guy ends up playing for the Wizards Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- 2026 NBA Trade and Signing Tracker: Lakers Move Ayton, Rupert Joins 76ers Blazer's Edge · 1d ago
- A name that's come up when talking to rival teams … Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Lakers Linked to 3 Veteran Centers After Deandre Ayton Trade: Who Fits Best? Sports Illustrated · 1d ago
- New Lakers Rumors on Roster Targets in NBA Free Agency After Deandre Ayton Trade to Wizards Bleacher Report · 1d ago
- Lakers trade Deandre Ayton to the Wizards for Jaden Hardy, draft picks Los Angeles Times · 1d ago broke it first
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