NBA G League Ignite (2021–2022) On June 9, 2021, Hardy signed with the
NBA G League Ignite, a developmental team affiliated with the
NBA G League. He averaged 17.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game, shooting 35.1 percent from the field.
Dallas Mavericks (2022–2026) Hardy was drafted 37th in the
2022 NBA draft by the
Sacramento Kings, and traded on draft night to the
Dallas Mavericks. He joined the Mavericks for the
2022 NBA Summer League. On July 7, 2022, Hardy made his Summer League debut against the
Chicago Bulls with 28 points, four rebounds, three assists, and one steal in a 100–99 loss. On February 6, 2023, he scored a career-high 29 points in a 124–111 win over the
Utah Jazz. On March 11, Hardy started his first game in the NBA, recording 22 points, two rebounds and three assists in a 112–108 loss to the
Memphis Grizzlies. He made 48 total appearances (including five starts) for Dallas during his rookie campaign, recording averages of 8.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists. Hardy made 73 appearances (including seven starts) for the Mavericks during the
2023–24 NBA season, averaging 7.3 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. Hardy reached the
2024 NBA Finals where the Mavericks lost to the
Boston Celtics in five games. Prior to the start of the
2024–25 NBA season, Hardy signed a three-year, $18 million extension that would keep him under contract through 2028. Hardy played in 57 games (including three starts) for Dallas during the
2024–25 NBA season, averaging 8.7 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists.
Washington Wizards (2026–present) On February 5, 2026, Hardy was traded to the
Washington Wizards in a three-team trade involving the
Charlotte Hornets. On February 11, 2026, Hardy made his debut with the Wizards, where he tallied up 11 points, two rebounds, and one assist in 15 minutes of gameplay in a 113–138 loss against the
Cleveland Cavaliers. ==Career statistics==