The Wizards' decision to trade for Anthony Davis signals what Dallas Mavericks fans already knew about the 32-year-old, and it's that he's most impactful at center. Washington's No. 2 pick in the 2024 draft, Alex Sarr, will slide to power forward, with AD taking over at the five.
NBA insider Jake Fischer reported after the trade that the Wizards had been calling teams inquiring about big men, including Domantas Sabonis. It's not because they didn't see Sarr as part of their future, although there was some confusion right after Shams Charania reported the AD trade.
Last week, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that Washington viewed Sarr as its "center of the future.