The NBA faces mounting concerns about tanking tactics as teams pursue an aggressive rebuild strategy that executives warn could undermine competitive integrity. League officials discussed the issue at a recent competition committee meeting, though no immediate rule changes are expected this season. "You've heard of Icarus and what happens when you fly too close to the sun," one … [Read more...] about NBA Teams Push Boundaries With Aggressive Tank-And-Flip Approach To Rebuilding
Wizards Expect Anthony Davis To Play This Season; Trae Young Trending In ‘Positive Direction’
Washington Wizards general manager Will Dawkins said that he expects Anthony Davis to return to the court this season. Dawkins added that there will be a clearer timetable during the All-Star break. It was reported on Saturday that Davis would be out for the season with groin and hand injuries. "The plan for AD right now is to go back to Dallas and finish his rehab," Dawkins … [Read more...] about Wizards Expect Anthony Davis To Play This Season; Trae Young Trending In ‘Positive Direction’
Anthony Davis Denies Wizards Unhappiness Reports, Seeks Championship Plan
Anthony Davis dismissed reports suggesting he is unhappy about being traded to the Washington Wizards, calling such characterizations overblown during a Friday phone interview with The Athletic. The 32-year-old big man is meeting with ownership and front office officials to discuss the franchise's championship blueprint. Davis told The Athletic he appreciates what he has seen … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis Denies Wizards Unhappiness Reports, Seeks Championship Plan
Anthony Davis Expected To Miss Season With Hand, Groin Injuries
Washington Wizards' forward Anthony Davis is expected to miss the rest of the season with hand and groin injuries, sources told Chris Haynes. Davis is looking to be fully healthy by the start of the 2026-27 season. The Wizards acquired Davis, along with Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum, from the Mavs on Thursday. Davis finishes the year averaging 20.4 points and … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis Expected To Miss Season With Hand, Groin Injuries
Mavericks Would Have Taken On Long-Term Money By Trading Anthony Davis To Raptors
The Dallas Mavericks chose to execute an Anthony Davis trade with the Washington Wizards that saved them money and netted them two middling first round picks rather than a package offered by the Toronto Raptors that would have forced them to take on long-term money. The Raptors were reportedly offering some combination of Jakob Poeltl, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to the … [Read more...] about Mavericks Would Have Taken On Long-Term Money By Trading Anthony Davis To Raptors
