"The Wizards' acquisitions of Trae Young and Anthony Davis have given them two star-caliber players, both with incredible resumes. A resume with a total of 14 combined all star appearances, 6 all-NBA team nods and even an NBA championship. Through acquiring both players, Washington hopes to catapult into contention in 2026, drawing headlines for their bold moves. But Davis and Young weren't the only players the team worked to obtain over the last month."
"The Wizards added guard Jaden Hardy in their deal for Davis, a 23 year old guard who flashed potential during his time in Dallas. It's a move that flew under the radar, given the scope of the Davis deal. Hardy, however, has made an immediate impact, with 11 points on 3-5 shooting from 3-point range in his Wizards debut. As Washington continues to battle injuries, Hardy is a player who could be a serious difference-maker for Washington."
"Hardy's fantastic opening night as a Wizard was a fantastic preview into what to expect from the guard, especially from 3-point range.The guard has taken a serious step up as a perimeter scorer so far this season, an encouraging sign for a Wizards' offense in need of floor spacing. The playmaker's overall three-point percentage is down slightly, from 38.6% to 37.1%. But according to NBA stats website NBArpm, he's taking threes at a significantly higher rate, jumping from 43% to 58% of his overall shots."
Washington acquired Trae Young and Anthony Davis, giving the team two star-caliber players with a combined 14 All-Star appearances, six All-NBA nods and an NBA championship. The team aims to catapult into contention in 2026 through those acquisitions. The Wizards also added 23-year-old guard Jaden Hardy in the Davis deal; Hardy scored 11 points on 3-of-5 three-point shooting in his Wizards debut. As Washington continues to battle injuries, Hardy could be a serious difference-maker by providing a needed offensive spark. Hardy has shifted toward perimeter scoring, with three-point percentage dipping slightly from 38.6% to 37.1% while his three-point attempt rate rose from 43% to 58% per NBArpm, making him a high-volume threat that stretches defenses and improves floor spacing.
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