Anthony Davis lands in Washington in a shocking trade
Star power forward Anthony Davis, with ten All-Star Game appearances, begins a new stage in his career after being traded to the Washington Wizards. This move was finalized in a trade involving eight players with the Dallas Mavericks.Exchange Details
Washington adds Davis to its roster, along with Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell, and Dante Exum. For their part, Dallas receives Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, and Marvin Bagley III, as well as two first-round picks and three second-round draft picks.Anthony Davis’ Physical Condition
Davis, who averages 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game this season, is currently out of the courts. He suffered a ligament tear in his left hand in mid-January. His recovery is expected to take between four and six weeks and will not require surgery.
The injury occurred during a game against the Utah Jazz. Davis was injured while defending a drive by Lauri Markkanen.New project in Washington
With Davis’s arrival, the Wizards continue to strengthen their project, following the acquisition of Trae Young last month. Young is out of action due to a knee injury and quadriceps contusion, with a return expected after the All-Star break.
Once both players are available, Washington will have a core led by Davis and Young. This core will be complemented by young center Alex Sarr, along with emerging talents like Kyshawn George, Bub Carrington, and Bilal Coulibaly, in addition to the outstanding rookie Tre Johnson.Injury History and Outlook in Dallas
This is Davis’s second extended absence of the season, after missing several games due to a calf strain and a groin injury.
Since his arrival in Dallas, Davis has had health problems, missing a considerable number of games, including those of last season’s Play-In Tournament.
For the Mavericks, this move indicates a focus on the development of rookie star Cooper Flagg. All players acquired by Dallas could become free agents this summer, while the franchise assesses the situation of Kyrie Irving, who is recovering from an injury.
