After months of speculation as to where he’ll be traded, Anthony Davis has finally been dealt. For the first time in his career, the 10-time All-Star is headed to the Eastern Conference.
Anthony Davis Has Been Traded To The Eastern Conference
The Davis trade saga has flown under the radar, with much of the league’s attention being taken up by other stars. Still, his move doesn’t come as a total surprise, as it’s been speculated and discussed for several weeks already. What might be stunning to some, though, is where he ended up being dealt to.
According to NBA Insider Shams Charania, the 2020 NBA Champion is headed to the Washington Wizards. The Dallas Mavericks have also included guards Dante Exum, Jaden Hardy, and D’Angelo Russell, giving the Wizards more backcourt depth.
In return, the Mavs acquire Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, and Marvin Bagley III. The Wizards are also including two first-round and three second-round picks.
Trade summary:
Wizards get – Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell, Dante Exum
Mavs get – Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley, 2 first-round picks, 3 second-round picks
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Earlier this season, the Wizards already shook up their roster by acquiring four-time All-Star Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks. Now, they’ve formed what could be an exciting dynamic duo by pairing him up with Davis.
However, fans will have to wait for a while before seeing the Davis-Young tandem in action. Young has yet to make his Wizards debut, as he’s been dealing with a sprained right knee and a bruised quadriceps. Meanwhile, Davis is still out due to ligament damage in his left hand.
Young will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, and Davis was given a six-week timeline from when his injury was evaluated on Jan. 13. This means the organization, as well as the fans, will have to wait until after the All-Star break to get a definite answer on when they’ll finally take the court together.
Before being traded, Davis suited up for 20 games for the Mavs. In those 20 games, he averaged 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.1 steals, and 1.7 blocks. He also made 50.6 percent of his shots while averaging 16.7 attempts per game, showcasing his efficiency despite dealing with numerous injuries.
Young, on the other hand, played only 10 games for the Hawks before he was traded. In those ten games, he put up 19.3 points and 8.9 assists.
Individually, Young and Davis are elite talents. Once they’re both healthy, they have the potential to form the newest powerhouse in the Eastern Conference. Until then, though, the Wizards will likely continue to struggle, but that can also be viewed as a silver lining.
That’s because they could end up with a high lottery pick in the upcoming draft. This will give them another interesting prospect to be mentored by their already established stars.
