"With a Hall of Fame resume and aspirations to contend for a championship sooner rather than later, it was made clear from both Davis and his agent Rich Paul that any move from the Dallas Mavericks would be preferred that he be sent to a place where he'd have the opportunity to contend for a championship; though he truly didn't want to be traded again. And after how abrupt his time with the Los Angeles Lakers ended, it's hard to blame him."
"When the full details of the Wizards' package to acquire Anthony Davis released it seemed a little steep. With a package built around the expiring contract of Khris Middleton alongside Marvin Bagley III, AJ Johnson and draft compensation, it was clear that not only did the team view AD as a key piece to what they're trying to build, but that another player they were interested in may have been added."
Washington completed a surprise trade to acquire 32-year-old Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks. Davis and agent Rich Paul favored any move that offered a chance to contend for a championship, and Davis did not want another trade after his abrupt Lakers exit. The Mavericks prioritized their own trade considerations over Davis's preferred destination, enabling Washington to assemble a package centered on expiring contracts and draft compensation. The Wizards sent Khris Middleton's expiring deal along with Marvin Bagley III, AJ Johnson and draft assets. Evaluation of the trade must await Davis playing alongside Trae Young, but early signs highlight Jaden Hardy as a potential bright spot.
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