Report: Wizards acquire Ayton from Lakers for Hardy, two draft picks

WASHINGTON, DC -  JANUARY 30: Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball during the game against the Washington Wizards on January 30, 2026 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge