Vitals
- Position: Guard · Height: 6-3 · Weight: 198
- Draft: 2022, Round 2, Pick 7 by the Sacramento Kings
- Experience: 4 seasons · Nationality: United States
- Contract: Team option for 2027, then unrestricted free agency in 2028. The Lakers acquired Hardy in a trade with the Washington Wizards on July 7, 2026, sending Deandre Ayton the other way.
Stats
| PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.9 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 40.2 | 37.1 | 77.5 |
Per-game averages. Stat sources: StatMuse and Land of Basketball, 2025-26 final.
Full career stats
| Season | Team | G | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | DAL | 48 | 8.8 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 43.8 | 40.4 | 82.3 |
| 2023-24 | DAL | 73 | 7.3 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 40.7 | 36.2 | 77.6 |
| 2024-25 | DAL | 57 | 8.7 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 43.5 | 38.6 | 69.8 |
| 2025-26 | LAL | 34 | 6.9 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 40.2 | 37.1 | 77.5 |
Role
Jaden Hardy is a rotation guard for the Lakers. He shot 37.1% from three last season. His shooting keeps second units spaced.
How he got here
The Lakers acquired Hardy in a trade with the Washington Wizards on July 7, 2026, sending Deandre Ayton the other way.
The Sports Nus coverage
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Roster and contract details via RealGM, October 2026. Stats are per-game points, rebounds and assists.