On January 1, 2026, Anthony Davis was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Washington Wizards, who are accelerating their rebuild after acquiring Trae Young. The Wizards received Davis, Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell, and Dante Exum, while the Mavericks obtained Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, and multiple draft picks. The trade marks a bold move for Washington, aiming to pair Davis with Young, while Dallas seeks to clear salary and gather future assets. Both teams received favorable grades, with the Wizards earning a B and the Mavericks a B+.
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