Anthony Davis was sent by Dallas to Washington in a huge trade on Wednesday, according to broadcaster ESPN. He joins Canadian-Swiss Kyshawn George in the capital.
Anthony Davis, first choice in the draft in 2012, had already been traded in February of last year by the Los Angeles Lakers to Dallas, for Luka Doncic, a transfer which caused a stir in the league, the Slovenian being considered until then as the pillar of the Texan franchise.
According to ESPN, the Mavericks this time sent to the Wizards Anthony Davis, as well as Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum, for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, as well as two first rounds, and three second rounds of draft.
This exchange allows Dallas to recover a first choice for the upcoming draft in June, as well as a first choice for the 2030 draft, plus second round choices this year, in 2027 and 2029.
‘Giannis’ turn?
This is the second major transfer in two days in the NBA, after that of James Harden on Tuesday, who went from the Clippers to Cleveland. Other big names could also pack their bags before the trade deadline Thursday, including Memphis’ Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant.
Anthony Davis, 32, has seen his career disrupted by injuries in recent years. This season he averaged 20.4 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.3 blocks per game with Dallas.
He finds himself in a very struggling Wizards team, penultimate in the standings in the Eastern Conference with a sad record of 13 victories for 36 defeats. Dallas, however, is not much in better shape (19 v. 31 d.).
Still according to ESPN, Chris Paul was sent by the Clippers to Toronto in a transfer also involving Brooklyn. However, the Raptors could re-trade Chris Paul in the coming hours.
The media The Athletic suggests for its part that Golden State, one of the possible destinations for Antetokounmpo, transferred Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to Atlanta, against Kristaps Porzingis.
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