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Dirk Nowitzki said the Mavericks’ return in the Anthony Davis trade was underwhelming, noting there wasn’t much to show for losing a franchise icon as Dallas shifts to a new era around Luka Dončić and rookie Cooper Flagg; with Davis’s injury history and hefty contract limiting his value, the move signals a long‑term rebuild rather than an immediate title push.
Anthony Davis is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season after being traded to the Wizards, sidelined by groin and left-hand injuries as Washington pursues a rebuild and improved odds for a top draft pick; Trae Young also remains out early in his Wizards tenure.
The Washington Wizards completed a three-team trade with Dallas and Charlotte that brings Anthony Davis, along with guards Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell, and Dante Exum, to Washington from Dallas in exchange for Khris Middleton, Marvin Bagley III, AJ Johnson, two first-round picks (one via OKC, one via GSW), and three second-round picks. Malaki Branham was also sent to Charlotte as part of the deal, giving Washington a veteran winner alongside young talent.
The 2026 NBA Trade Deadline delivered a wild mix of winners and losers: James Harden lands in Cleveland (with Darius Garland heading to the Clippers) to boost the Cavaliers’ offense, and Anthony Davis moves to Washington, signaling a broader reshuffle. Giannis stays in Milwaukee; Knicks preserve flexibility; Nikola Vucevic goes to Boston; Ivica Zubac goes to Indiana; Utah adds Jaren Jackson Jr. and accelerates its rebuild. Dallas’s controversial Luka Dončić deal is widely criticized, and Sacramento’s deadline activity leaves questions about its plan. Overall, Harden’s Cleveland move reshapes the East and sets up a busy summer with several teams recalibrating for 2026–27.
Mark Cuban praised the Mavericks' trade of Anthony Davis to the Wizards, calling it 'Love it' and arguing the deal provides financial flexibility and draft assets to build around rookie Cooper Flagg, even as discussions linger about Dallas's controversial Luka Dončić deal.
Anthony Davis was traded from Dallas to Washington in a blockbuster deal: Dallas gets Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III and multiple first/second-round picks, while Washington receives Davis along with Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum. Dallas gains massive cap relief and escapes the luxury tax, but the returns are considered middling; Washington lands a veteran star to mentor a young core and continues its rebuild, a move labeled a solid win for the Wizards though not a slam dunk. The article also critiques Dallas’s front office and notes the potential value of future Mavericks picks for Charlotte via protections, with the Wizards potentially leveraging the swap-heavy haul as they eye next season.
Dallas trades Anthony Davis to Washington in an eight-player deal that also brings Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell, and Dante Exum to the Wizards, while Dallas acquires Khris Middleton, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, AJ Johnson, and multiple first- and second-round picks from Thunder, Warriors, Suns, Bulls, and Rockets; the Mavericks shed about $70 million in payroll and drop below the luxury tax. Davis, who is injured, is under contract through 2026-27 with a possible max extension, and Washington adds a star alongside a budding core as it retools around a new core and a top-eight protected 2026 first-round pick.
The Washington Wizards are set to acquire Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks in an eight-player trade, according to an AP source, a move that shifts the balance of both teams' rosters.
Anthony Davis is headed to the Washington Wizards in an eight-player deal with the Dallas Mavericks, sending Davis, Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum to D.C. in exchange for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, two future first-round picks and three future second-round picks. Davis is sidelined by a left-hand injury but won’t require surgery, with weeks expected for him to return. Washington aims to pair him with Trae Young once healthy, while Dallas builds around Cooper Flagg and weighs Kyrie Irving’s status; Russell has a player option next season, Hardy is under contract through 2026-27 (team option 2027-28), and Exum is a free agent this summer.
A proposed five-team trade would send Anthony Davis to Cleveland with the Mavericks, Lakers, Nets, and Wizards also involved. Dallas would receive Max Strus, Dennis Schroder, Lonzo Ball, Dean Wade, plus two 2032 draft picks; Cleveland would land AD in exchange for a 2031 Lakers first-round swap; the Lakers would receive Jarrett Allen and Thomas Bryant; the Nets would take Maxi Kleber and a 2032 Lakers second-round pick; and the Wizards would land Gabe Vincent and a 2026 Cavaliers second-round pick. However, the deal requires massive cap gymnastics to clear second-apron space and multiple salary dumps, and with Lonzo Ball as Dallas’ only expiring contract this is highly unlikely—though it underscores the complexity of any AD trade.
One year after the blockbuster swap of Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis, the deal looks progressively worse for Dallas as Doncic prospers while Davis struggles or moves on, highlighting a historic front-office misfire. The piece then toys with a future timeline—decades or centuries out—where memory of the trade morphs from a brutal cautionary tale into fading myth, a prologue to a rising star, or even something people hardly remember at all.
Knicks trade chatter centers on Karl-Anthony Towns, with some reports saying talks exist and others denying it; rival teams think NYK is gauging Towns’ market while downplaying discussions. Stein’s latest notes potential interest in Jrue Holiday, though Knicks sources emphasize smaller moves. Anthony Davis appears unlikely to be traded before the deadline, while Tari Eason is off-limits for Houston. Overall, the situation remains speculative as the deadline approaches.
With the Feb. 5 trade deadline ten days away, Dallas is unlikely to move Anthony Davis due to injury and contract concerns, while Naji Marshall remains in high demand and the Mavericks are reluctant to part with him; Daniel Gafford is also drawing interest as a center, but Dallas aims to shed salary and preserve draft capital, making blockbuster moves unlikely unless a dramatic offer emerges.
Dallas remains in a post‑Dončić era, still cleaning up after trading Luka Dončić to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, with fan anger fueling a GM shakeup, a fragile payroll, and scarce draft capital as it searches for a permanent leader and rebuilds around rookie Cooper Flagg. Dirk Nowitzki’s Dec. 6 appearance with his son signals some emotional healing, but Dončić’s success in L.A. has intensified scrutiny of Dallas’s decisions as the Feb. 5 trade deadline approaches and Davis battles injuries. The piece contrasts Dončić’s loyalty and star impact with Dallas’s ongoing instability, highlighting the long road ahead for a franchise trying to reset and compete again.
Bleacher Report proposes a blockbuster: Golden State would acquire Anthony Davis, while Dallas would receive Jimmy Butler and two future first-round picks (2026 top-4 protected and 2028). The trade is framed as a chance for the Warriors to add a true co-star for Curry and shore up size, rebounding, and rim protection, while Dallas would push a rebuild around Cooper Flagg with substantial draft capital. Risks include Davis’s injury history and high salary, and Butler’s expiring deal, but it’s presented as a bold, desperate bid to salvage the Warriors’ season and reshape Dallas’ future.