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April 13, 2026
Quiet in regular-season finale
Hardy closed Sunday's 130-117 loss to the Cavaliers with six points (2-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), one rebound and three assists in 16 minutes.
Analysis
Hardy opened the season without a stable role with Dallas, but his minutes picked up a bit with Washington. The combo guard averaged 12.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 20.4 minutes per tilt over 23 games for the Wizards. Hardy is under contract for the 2026-27 campaign.
April 10, 2026
Cleared to play vs. Heat
Hardy (back) will be available for Friday's game against the Heat.
Analysis
Hardy missed the past two games but will be available for the second-to-last game of the season. In 22 appearances with the Wizards, he's averaging 12.9 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 20.6 minutes.
April 10, 2026
Questionable for Friday
Hardy (back) is questionable for Friday's game against Miami.
Analysis
Hardy remains day-to-day after missing the past two contests for Washington. He could see a sizable workload Friday if he gets the green light to play, given how shorthanded the Wizards will be against the Heat.
April 9, 2026
Out against Chicago
Hardy (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis
Hardy will be sidelined for his second straight contest. He was previously considered questionable, so he'll have a chance to return Friday against Miami.
April 8, 2026
Might miss another game Thursday
Hardy (back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago.
Analysis
Hardy wasn't available in Tuesday's 129-98 loss to the Bulls. He's back on the injury report for Thursday's rematch. If Hardy can suit up versus Chicago, he may be needed in the starting lineup. However, if he doesn't get on the floor, Jamir Watkins and Bub Carrington may see more minutes.
April 7, 2026
Won't play Tuesday
Hardy (back) is out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis
Hardy was a late addition to the injury report with lower-back spasms and is ultimately unable to play Tuesday. With the fourth-year guard sidelined, more playing time is open to Bub Carrington and Sharife Cooper in the backcourt.
April 7, 2026
Added to injury report
Hardy (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis
Hardy is a late addition to the injury report with lower-back spasms. If the fourth-year guard is ultimately downgraded to out, more playing time would be available to Bub Carrington and Sharife Cooper in the backcourt.
