The 2027 first-round pick was the only one Dallas had to offer because NBA rules prohibit trading first-round picks in successive years, and the Mavericks, at the time, owed the Knicks a first-rounder in 2024 or 2025 from the Kristaps Porzingis deal ( it officially became the ‘24 pick in April) and Brooklyn one in 2029 from the Irving deal.

Martin came to the Sixers with huge expectations but was plagued by injuries. He missed the last 12 games. KJ Martin, another Sixers forward, was sidelined Tuesday because of a pending trade.

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Former Kentucky star Anthony Davis was recently involved in one of the most shocking trades in the history of professional sports as he was sent to the Dallas Mavericks, while Mavs star Luka Doncic was sent to the Lakers.

"I was actually at home, about to watch a movie with my wife, and got the phone call," Davis told reporters after the Mavericks' shootaround in Philadelphia on Tuesday, via the Da

Anthony Davis was "shocked" at being traded to the Mavericks, but now he just wants to get healthy and play basketball.