The Portland Path Blazers reportedly explored the opportunity of buying Anthony Davis, in response to Jake Fischer.
“Sources say that the Blazers additionally contacted Dallas in the course of the season to gauge the Mavericks’ curiosity in a Grant-centric package deal sweetened with draft capital in trade for Anthony Davis.
“Reasonably than commerce for a participant with 2 1/2 pricy seasons remaining on his contract at that time, Dallas shipped Davis to Washington in a deal that featured a modest return when it comes to future draft picks however swiftly eliminated three burdensome contracts (Davis, D’Angelo Russell and Jaden Hardy) from the Mavericks’ payroll.”
As a substitute of partaking with Portland on that framework, the Dallas Mavericks selected a distinct course, finally sending Davis to the Washington Wizards.
The transfer prioritized monetary flexibility, clearing a number of sizable contracts somewhat than maximizing draft compensation in return.
Davis has played 14 seasons for the Pelicans, Lakers, and Mavericks. He has averaged 24.0 factors, 10.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and a couple of.3 blocks in 807 regular-season video games.
He was chosen to play in 10 All-Star video games, and has received 1 NBA championship.
The Portland Path Blazers reportedly tried to commerce for Anthony Davis, per @JakeLFischer
“Sources say that the Blazers additionally contacted Dallas in the course of the season to gauge the Mavericks’ curiosity in a Grant-centric package deal sweetened with draft capital in trade for Anthony… pic.twitter.com/EoGTjaI4Ib
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