Anthony Davis Makes Bold Decision After Blockbuster Lakers-Mavs Trade

According to Chris Haynes, Anthony Davis will waive his trade kicker.
Dec 21, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) high fives forward Anthony Davis (3) after scoring against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Dec 21, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) high fives forward Anthony Davis (3) after scoring against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images / Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

UPDATE: The trade is now official.

On Saturday evening, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Anthony Davis had been traded to the Dallas Mavericks.

The 2020 NBA Champion was in his sixth season playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Via Legion Hoops: "FULL TRADE DETAILS:

Lakers receive:
Luka Doncic,
Maxi Kleber,
Markieff Morris

Mavericks receive:
Anthony Davis,
Max Christie,
2029 LAL 1st-round pick

Jazz:
Jalen Hood-Schifino,
2025 Clippers 2nd,
2025 Mavericks 2nd

Most shocking trade in NBA history."

While it was unclear how Davis felt about the shocking trade, Chris Haynes reported that he has waived his trade kicker (which is a good sign for Mavs fans).

Via Haynes: "Anthony Davis is waiving his trade kicker, sources tell me."

Davis joins the Mavs with averages of 25.7 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.1 blocks per contest while shooting 52.8% from the field and 29.8% from the three-point range in 42 games.

Via Courtside Buzz: "BREAKING: Anthony Davis has already waived his trade kicker to help the Dallas Mavericks’ cap situation to possibly make more moves.

What is a trade kicker? A trade kicker is a contractual clause in the NBA that pays a player a bonus if they are traded. The bonus is usually a percentage of the player’s remaining salary, but it can also be a fixed amount.

AD’s all about winning, already, with Dallas"

The Mavs are 26-23 in their first 49 games, which has them as the eighth seed in the Western Conference.

Davis has also spent time with the New Orleans Pelicans over his 13-year career.

Via ESPN's Bobby Marks: "With Anthony Davis waiving his trade bonus, Dallas is now $628K under the luxury tax.

They were $5.1M over prior to the trade."


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