Anthony Davis trade looks like a steal for Wizards after superstar start

Wiz of Awes argues that the Washington Wizards secured a bargain by trading for superstar big man Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks. Davis led Washington to an opening 95-79 NBA Cup victory against the Charlotte Hornets, posting a 25-point double-double. Through his first six games with the Wizards, Davis is averaging 22.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 1.0 block per game while guiding the team to a 3-3 record.

The writer highlights that Washington acquired Davis alongside Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell, and Dante Exum for Marvin Bagley III, AJ Johnson, Tyus Jones, Khris Middleton, and draft assets. The piece emphasizes Davis's major defensive impact and urges the Wizards' front office to sign the 33-year-old to a long-term contract extension before he can exercise his $62.7 million player option.