"Rumors have swirled around Davis for weeks, if not longer. The Mavericks had the look of a team ready to pivot into a short-term rebuild around No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg, and yet they refused to make a move, stretching things out. That left Davis, the most obvious trade candidate on the roster, in limbo. Would a contender make a swing for the star? Would a middling team see him as a buy-low opportunity to take a step forward?"
"They were linked to Jaren Jackson Jr., to Domantas Sabonis, to Myles Turner. Their biggest swing would have been for Davis, to pair in a high-impact frontcourt with Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram. Davis and his camp were interested in coming to Toronto as well, for one obvious reason: the Raptors were dumb enough to pay him. They hand out new contracts like Michael Scott promising college tuition to elementary students."
Anthony Davis was traded Wednesday to the Washington Wizards, ending a brief and tumultuous stint with the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks hesitated on a clear direction, appearing ready to rebuild around No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg while declining decisive moves, which left Davis in trade limbo. The Toronto Raptors pursued a center upgrade aggressively and nearly completed a deal for Davis to pair with Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram. Davis and his representatives showed interest in Toronto largely because of its willingness to offer a large contract. The Wizards acquired Davis and will pair him with Trae Young on a reshaped roster.
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