NBA Trade Rumors: Anthony Davis Trade Odds Rising: “Good Chance” He’s Moved Again Before 2026-27 Season as Lakers Search for Luka’s Ideal Lob Threat

There is a “good chance” that Anthony Davis is traded once again before the beginning of the 2026-27 NBA season.

The 10-time All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year has already been through two major trades in just over a year. In February 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers stunned the basketball world by sending Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in a blockbuster deal that brought Luka Doncic to LA. Then, in February 2026, the Mavericks flipped Davis to the Washington Wizards in an eight-player trade.

Now, with the 2025-26 season in the books and Davis coming off another injury-plagued campaign in Washington, league sources and insiders suggest his time with the Wizards could be short-lived. Multiple reports indicate Davis wants to compete for a championship immediately, while the rebuilding Wizards are focused on a patient, long-term approach.

This latest wave of trade speculation has lit up NBA Twitter and Reddit. One Reddit thread discussing Davis’ uncertain future drew a highly upvoted comment that perfectly captured the sentiment of many fans:

“Luka is looking for a lob threat.”

The Luka + AD Reunion Narrative

The idea of reuniting Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis has become one of the most tantalizing “what if” scenarios in the league. When the original trade happened in 2025, Davis himself admitted he initially thought the Lakers were acquiring Luka to pair with him, not to replace him. Many fans and analysts still believe the two superstars would form a devastating offensive duo — Luka’s elite playmaking and step-back shooting paired with AD’s elite finishing, rim protection, and versatility.

However, Davis is now 33 years old and has dealt with recurring injury issues in recent seasons. His current contract also includes a massive player option for 2027-28, which complicates any potential deal.

For the Lakers, who have struggled to find a consistent, athletic lob threat and rim protector to complement Luka and LeBron James (or whatever veteran pieces remain), Davis would theoretically check every box. Yet, insiders have been quick to shut down immediate reunion talk, citing lingering “wounds” from the original trade and the high cost it would take to bring him back.

Why Davis Could Be Moved Again

Injury concerns and age have lowered his trade value.
The Wizards are in full rebuild mode and may prefer younger assets or future draft picks over a win-now star who wants to contend now.
Davis has publicly expressed frustration with losing and a desire to be on a competitive team.

Teams like the Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, and potentially even contenders in need of frontcourt help have been mentioned in passing as possible suitors, though no concrete talks have been confirmed.

Bottom Line

Whether or not Anthony Davis is moved again this summer remains uncertain, but the consensus around the league is that his current situation in Washington is unlikely to last. The “good chance” of another trade has fans dreaming (or dreading) a full-circle return to Los Angeles — especially with the recurring theme that Luka Doncic still needs a reliable, athletic lob threat and defensive anchor in the paint.

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