US EditionMavericks trade Anthony Davis to Wizards, sources say
- On Feb. 4, 2026, the Dallas Mavericks traded Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum to the Washington Wizards for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III and draft picks, ESPN's Shams Charania reported.
- Persistent injuries and roster pressure prompted the Mavericks to explore trades after firing Nico Harrison and promoting Finley and Riccardi, according to ESPN.
- Despite availability concerns, his per-game numbers underscored why Washington pursued him: Anthony Davis, a 10-time NBA All-Star, averaged 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 20 games this season.
- The Washington Wizards accelerated their rebuild by adding Davis, marking their second major star trade this season, while the Dallas Mavericks shift focus to rookie Cooper Flagg as their clear leader.
- If healthy, the Wizards could use March to integrate Davis, who is under contract for one more year with a player option for 2027‑28.
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Dallas deals Davis to Wizards in blockbuster NBA trade: report
Anthony Davis, a 10-time NBA All-Star forward, was traded by the Dallas Mavericks to Washington in a blockbuster deal involving eight players and five NBA Draft picks, ESPN reported on Wednesday.
Massive Anthony Davis trade shows Mavs are shifting to Cooper Flagg’s development
It’s been nearly three months since Nico Harrison was fired as general manager of the Mavericks, and the player he preferred to help bring the franchise another championship over Luka Doncic is headed to a new destination. Anthony Davis is headed to Washington as part of a massive deal including multiple players and draft picks. Davis, a 10-time NBA All-Star, will be joining the Wizards along with Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum in …
Former Dallas basketball player Anthony Davis will continue his career in Washington, US media reported.
Press-Telegram
Mavericks ship Anthony Davis to Wizards in blockbuster trade
DALLAS — The Washington Wizards are acquiring Anthony Davis in an eight-player trade with the Mavericks that includes draft picks for Dallas, a person with knowledge of the deal said Wednesday. The move is a signal the Mavericks are moving on from the widely criticized trade that sent superstar Luka Doncic to the Lakers for a package headlined by Davis last year. Former general manager Nico Harrison, who was fired by Dallas in November, engineer…
After only 29 bets Davis goes to Washington as part of a big player trade. What the change means for Dallas.
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