One of the biggest NBA trades of the past year came when the Dallas Mavericks moved on from franchise cornerstone Luka Dončić, sending him to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster deal centered around Anthony Davis and a first‑round pick. Davis never found consistent health in Dallas, and with the Mavericks selecting phenom Cooper Flagg in the 2025 draft, the franchise has clearly shifted into a new era.
On Wednesday, that reset continued.
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Multiple reports confirmed that Dallas is sending Davis and three additional players to the Washington Wizards in exchange for five draft picks and four players. The headline for Texas A&M fans: three‑time NBA All‑Star and NBA Champion Khris Middleton is part of the return package heading to Dallas.
NBA trades can get complicated quickly, and this one is clearly about asset stacking, salary maneuvering, and building a long‑term core around Flagg. The full implications won’t be clear until the league finalizes the deal, and the Mavericks reshape the roster around their rookie star.
But if Middleton finishes the season in Dallas, the Mavericks are adding a veteran scorer who still provides reliable double‑digit production and a steady three‑point shot. His experience, championship pedigree, and ability to play off the ball could be valuable for a young roster learning to play through Flagg.
Middleton is firmly on the back half of his career, and no one knows how many seasons he has left. What’s certain is that he’s carved out a strong 12‑year run, earned the respect of the league, and will always be remembered as an NBA Champion — now with a chance to close his career back in the Lone Star State.
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