Anthony Davis was traded to the Washington Wizards in February, ending his time with the Dallas Mavericks.
The Mavericks had reportedly received interest from several teams, including the Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks.
What happened?
The Portland Trail Blazers offered the Mavericks a trade package centered around Jerami Grant, but the team declined.
The Blazers' offer included expiring contracts and a heavily protected pick, but it wasn't enough to sway the Mavericks.
The Mavericks ultimately chose to trade Davis to the Wizards, a deal that featured a modest return in terms of future draft picks.
Why it matters for Anthony Davis
The trade means Davis will play for the Wizards, rather than the Blazers or Mavericks.
The Wizards acquired Davis, D'Angelo Russell, and Jaden Hardy in the deal, while the Mavericks received AJ Johnson and draft picks.
The Mavericks' decision to trade Davis to the Wizards was likely due to the financial flexibility it provided.
What comes next?
The Mavericks will look to use their newfound financial flexibility to make moves in the offseason.
The Wizards, meanwhile, will look to integrate Davis into their lineup.
The trade deadline was February, and the Mavericks made the deal to avoid paying Davis' costly contract.
The Blazers' offer of Jerami Grant, expiring contracts, and a heavily protected pick was not enough to convince the Mavericks.
The Mavericks' trade with the Wizards cleared nearly $12 million from their payroll for next season.
The team also received five total draft picks in the deal, making it a more attractive option than the Blazers' offer.
The Blazers had two bigger expiring contracts, Robert Williams III and Matisse Thybulle, but they weren't enough to sway the Mavericks.
The Mavericks' decision to trade Davis to the Wizards was a strategic move to gain financial flexibility.
The team will look to use this flexibility to make moves in the offseason and improve their roster.