Los Angeles Lakers Receive: F Harrison Barnes, C Richaun Holmes, G Davion Mitchell
Sacramento Kings Receive: F/C Anthony Davis
One of the many other downsides to injuries in professional sports is that they can impact trade value. Of course, they can impact performance as well – and nothing impacts trade value like performance.
Anthony Davis is a victim of at least one of those problems. In 2021-22, his performance was severely lacking. Was that due to injuries?
Davis shot 16.9% from downtown – the worst conversion rate of his career. Could a nagging pain be affecting his mechanics? If so, will it ever go away?
It’s unfortunate. With that said, it is also reality. If Davis can’t return to his former MVP candidacy, his salary is going to hamstring the Lakers.
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Cutting their losses, while difficult, could be their best option. Are they getting enough back to do so here?