Los Angeles Lakers center DeAndre Ayton (5) gets the rebound against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Crypto.com Arena on Dec. 1, 2025.

The Los Angeles Lakers are trading center DeAndre Ayton to the Washington Wizards. In exchange for Ayton, the Lakers will receive Jaden Hardy along with two future second-round picks. This transaction follows a game on December 1, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena, where Ayton played against the Phoenix Suns. The deal moves the center to the Washington Wizards roster while bringing Hardy and draft assets back to the Los Angeles Lakers organization for the current season.