The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly preparing to trade 10-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards, just one year after picking up the power forward from the Los Angeles Lakers in return for Luka Dončić.
According to a post shared by ESPN “insider” Adam Schefter, the Mavericks have agreed to trade Davis, 32, to the Wizards along with Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum, in exchange for “Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, 2 first-round picks and 3 second-rounders.”
Davis has only been with the Mavericks for a matter of months, after being traded to the team for Dončić in a controversial deal in February 2025. Prior to that, the NBA superstar had been with the Lakers for six years—and had long since established himself as a California resident.
However, six months after moving to Dallas, Davis made the decision to cut ties with his sprawling Los Angeles home, listing the incredible property for the sky-high price of $39.9 million.
Located in Bel Air, the dwelling is described in its listing as “the ultimate trophy estate,” complete with more than 3.5 acres of land, anchored by a huge 17,200-square-foot mansion with eight bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms.
Questions may now be raised about whether Davis will continue to pursue the sale of the expansive mansion, or perhaps remove it from the market while he grapples with yet another cross-country move.
It is unclear whether Davis and his wife, Marlen, have invested in property in the Lone Star State since February 2025, however records do not show any Dallas-area home registered to their names.
Davis may have chosen to spend at least his first season living in a luxury rental property in the area, along with his spouse and their three children: daughter Nala and two sons, whose names he has never publicly shared.
The basketball pro is certainly no stranger to making luxury real estate purchases, however, having owned at least two high-end homes in L.A. during his six-year stint with the Lakers.
Before snapping up his enormous Bel Air estate, the NBA pro sold off a Westlake Village abode for the much lower price of $6.6 million, having owned it for three years. He is understood to have purchased that property while he was still playing for the New Orleans Pelicans.
However, after joining the Lakers and committing to a life in California, the Chicago native opted to find a much more impressive abode for himself and his family—happening upon the perfect property in the form of his Bel Air estate, which he bought in an off-market deal.
The dwelling certainly appears fit for sporting royalty, complete with an array of very impressive amenities ideal for anyone with a passion for fitness.
Among the more impressive features found in and around the dwelling are an outdoor tennis court that has been outfitted with stadium-grade lighting, enabling residents to enjoy the facility at all hours of the day—as well as a batting cage, an Olympic-sized swimming pool and a gym with massage room.
Interestingly enough, however, the listing makes no mention of there being a basketball court at the property.
Still, there is plenty of evidence to hint at the sporting prowess of the current owner, including an array of sports merchandise that covers the walls in the lounge and bar room, which features an enormous wet bar, as well as a jaw-dropping white-and-blue pool table.
A signed Team U.S.A. basketball jersey bearing Davis’ number—14—can be seen hanging in a frame on the wall.
Davis also has jerseys belonging to several other iconic players, including Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, as well as Julius Randle of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the Milwaukee Bucks‘ Giannis Antetokounmpo.
An NFL jersey that was worn by New Orleans Saints player Cameron Jordan is also hung on the wall.
The game room also features an impressive glass-front wine storage space filled with different bottles that are stored across one wall.
The second floor is home to the “epic primary suite,” which features a palatial en suite bathroom, a fireplace, two walk-in closets, and extraordinary views of the surrounding area.
Five other en-suite bedrooms can be found on that same level, while the lower story of the home is where guests will find the majority of the entertainment spaces, as well as a hair salon and barber shop.
Outside, the fun continues with a custom-designed children’s playhouse that boasts its own HVAC system, as well as multiple pool cabanas, an exterior chef’s kitchen, a vegetable garden, and an outdoor wellness center with a cold plunge and a sauna.
The news of Davis’ trade to the Wizards sent shockwaves through the NBA, with many experts and pundits describing it as a “shocking” deal.
According to ESPN, Davis is currently unable to play thanks to a ligament injury in his left hand, which is expected to keep him off the court for at least a few more weeks—and now it seems when he does finally return, he will be doing so with an entirely different team.
