The Portland Trail Blazers reportedly explored the possibility of acquiring Anthony Davis, according to Jake Fischer.
“Sources say that the Blazers also contacted Dallas during the season to gauge the Mavericks’ interest in a Grant-centric package sweetened with draft capital in exchange for Anthony Davis.
“Rather than trade for a player with 2 1/2 pricy seasons remaining on his contract at that point, Dallas shipped Davis to Washington in a deal that featured a modest return in terms of future draft picks but swiftly removed three burdensome contracts (Davis, D’Angelo Russell and Jaden Hardy) from the Mavericks’ payroll.”
Instead of engaging with Portland on that framework, the Dallas Mavericks chose a different direction, ultimately sending Davis to the Washington Wizards.
The move prioritized financial flexibility, clearing multiple sizable contracts rather than maximizing draft compensation in return.
Davis has played 14 seasons for the Pelicans, Lakers, and Mavericks. He has averaged 24.0 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 2.3 blocks in 807 regular-season games.
He was selected to play in 10 All-Star games, and has won 1 NBA championship.
The Portland Trail Blazers reportedly tried to trade for Anthony Davis, per @JakeLFischer
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) May 2, 2026
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