Just one year after arriving, Anthony Davis is already leaving the Dallas Mavericks, as he’s set to join the Washington Wizards in a trade involving eight players.
Just over a year ago, Anthony Davis landed with the Dallas Mavericks as the main piece in the unforgettable trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Between injuries and the team’s declining performance, he never managed to find his place. And now, it’s clear he never will. According to Shams Charania, he’s on his way to Washington.
Dallas is receiving a 2026 Thunder first-round pick and a 2030 protected Warriors first-round pick in this deal from the Wizards along with second rounders in 2026 (Phoenix), 2027 (Chicago) and 2029 (Houston), sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/t5Qqtkl0Is
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 4, 2026
Davis will be joined by Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell, and Dante Exum as they head to the Washington Wizards. In return, Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, and Marvin Bagley III will go the other way.
On top of that, the Mavericks will also receive two first-round picks and three second-round picks.
This trade cements the Doncic deal as one of the worst in history. The Mavericks now have Marvin Bagley III, considered one of the biggest draft busts in recent years, who was picked second overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2018, right before Doncic himself.
For Davis, his time in Texas ends after just 31 games.
