Anthony Davis headed to Washington in three-team deal

A completed three-team trade sends Anthony Davis, Dante Exum, Jaden Hardy and D'Angelo Russell from the Mavericks to the Wizards, according to Basketball-Reference's transaction log.

Washington sends out Khris Middleton, Marvin Bagley, A.J. Johnson and a 2026 first-round pick. Charlotte moves Tyus Jones to Dallas and takes back Malaki Branham. A lot of names for one transaction.

Davis DAL → WAS | Russell DAL → WAS | Jones CHA → DAL

AJ Johnson Anthony Davis D'Angelo Russell Dante Exum Jaden Hardy Malaki Branham Marvin Bagley III Tyus Jones

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