The Los Angeles Lakers suddenly have a need for a backup center after reportedly trading Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two second-round picks.
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The Los Angeles Lakers are trading center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards in exchange for guard Jaden Hardy and two second-round draft picks, ESPN reported Friday.
The Lakers got their A-list center, reportedly trading for Walker Kessler, but the frontcourt remains an area that needs to be addressed. Jaxson Hayes will reportedly play with the Jazz next season and with Deandre Ayton heading to the Wizards, LA suddenly has a need for a backup big.
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