What Happened
The Los Angeles Lakers have completed a trade sending center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards. The Lakers acquired Jaden Hardy and two future second-round draft picks in the deal. Ayton, a former center for the Phoenix Suns, was previously associated with the Raptors.
Reports indicate that the trade involved Ayton, Hardy, and draft compensation. One outlet suggested the Lakers might consider swapping Dalton Knecht for a center with an All-Rookie selection and a $30 million contract following the Ayton trade.
Key Facts
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The Los Angeles Lakers traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards.
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The Lakers received Jaden Hardy and two future second-round picks.
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Deandre Ayton is a former Phoenix Suns center.
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Deandre Ayton was previously associated with the Raptors.
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The trade involved Jaden Hardy and draft picks.
