NBA Trade Deadline Winners and Losers Analysis
The NBA trade deadline saw major moves with Anthony Davis joining the Wizards, while the Pelicans faltered. Analysis of winners, losers, and key transactions.
Category : Basketball
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The Dallas Mavericks have reportedly traded ten-time All-Star Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards in a significant eight-player swap ahead of the NBA deadline.
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London's basketball scene has 500,000 players but lacks elite facilities. Mayor Sadiq Khan invests £1.5m in coaching and courts, with experts calling for more focus on high-level development.
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Manchester Basketball's owners are in talks to bid for the city's NBA Europe franchise, backed by private equity. They could face competition from Man City and United's owners. Read the latest.
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WNBA and players' union fail to reach new CBA deal
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Anthony Davis faces season-ending surgery for Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis could miss the rest of the season with a serious hand injury, casting doubt on the team's trade deadline plans. Get the latest updates.
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