Multiple reports claim that Washington acquired Kristaps Porzingis, a Dallas Mavericks player, in return for Spencer Dinwiddie (and Davis Bertans).
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After Porzingis was purchased by the franchise before the 2019 deadline, the deal signifies the end of his time in Dallas.
Let's take a look at the breakdown of trades.
Trade details:
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Wizards receive: Kristaps Porzingis
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Mavericks get:Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans
This deal features Porzingis, a former NBA All-Star.
Porzingis has averaged 19.2 points, 7.7 boards, and 1.7 blocks per contest this season. However, he is shooting only 28.3 percent from the 3-point line.
Porzingis was sidelined with a knee injury and has not been able to play since Jan. 29, 2009.
The Mavericks also receive Dinwiddie as a secondary ballhandler, to be used alongside Luka Doncic, their star guard. Dinwiddie is currently back on the court after sustaining a torn ACL in 2013. He is averaging 12.6 point, 5.8 assists, and 4.7 rebounds through 44 matches this season.
Bertans is best known for his 3-point shooting. He has appeared in only 34 games and averaged 5.7 points per game while shooting 31.9 percent from the deep.
