"The Dallas Mavericks were understandably eager to put the dark stain that was one of the most ill-conceived trades in NBA history behind them and focus on their exciting young Rookie of the Year candidate Cooper Flagg, but in doing so, they moved on from Davis at the floor of his trade value. Enter stage left: the Wizards, who acquired both Davis and fun-but-polarizing four-time All-Star Trae Young this deadline."
"They gave up only two first-round picks in totality for both stars neither of which will likely end up higher than the No 20s and the players they shipped out, including veterans Khris Middleton and CJ McCollum, were hardly needle-movers. It's a very low-risk and potentially high-reward move to embrace the ascent of young upstarts Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George, and raise a middle finger to the bottom dwelling."
The 2024-25 NBA trade deadline produced limited leaguewide activity with a few notable moves. The Washington Wizards acquired Anthony Davis and Trae Young while surrendering only two first-round picks and several veteran role players. The outgoing veterans included Khris Middleton and CJ McCollum, who were not expected to be game-changers. The Wizards preserved young assets Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George and positioned themselves to add a potential high lottery pick in a deep draft. Smaller, targeted deadline moves can prove decisive for contenders, as prior Mavericks pickups helped propel a Finals run.
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