The Washington Wizards recent blockbuster acquisitions without a doubt make them one of the biggest shocks of the NBA trade deadline.
Washington started things off with the addition of four-time All-Star Trae Young, who many felt was already a steal the Wizards just simply couldn't refuse.
The addition of Young didn't officially indicate the Wizards were ready to contend sooner rather than later, but instead just willing to take a swing on a position of need.
However, their bold move to land future Hall-of-Famer Anthony Davis on Wednesday afternoon all but indicated that Washington has their sights set on competing in the Eastern Conference sooner than anyone originally expected.
At the same time, with Davis being 32 and considered one of the more injury-prone players in the league, his long-term fit in Washington in correlation to the team's rebuilding roster raised some eyebrows.
In the same breath, the fact that Washington forked up three first-round picks in the package suggests that the Wizards view Davis as a player that will remain in the DMV for awhile.
Especially considering the update that Washington views rising star Alex Sarr as more of a power forward than a true center.
Nonetheless, if there was any doubt remaining about the team's plans for the two former All-Star to remain in D.C. for the long-haul, recent reports may have just put those doubts to rest.
Wizards plan to extend both Trae Young and Anthony Davis
According to ESPN's Tim Bontemps, the Wizards have plans to extend both Young and Davis to long-term extensions that will keep them in Washington for the forseeable future.
The Wizards are expected to sign Anthony Davis and Trae Young to long-term deals, per @TimBontemps pic.twitter.com/LFgY5re2l1
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The fit in the DMV will be intriguing to watch unfold not only with monitoring how each player fits alongside the Wizards' young core, but how Davis and Young will play off one another.
Considering AD's rim-running ability, mixed with his versatile offensive skillset and Young's next-level playmaking, some would say this could be a match made in heaven.
The million dollar question though is can Davis stay healthy long enough to prove the Wizards' bold swing was warranted?
Only time will tell, but the potential dangers that this new pairing could bring to a new era of Washington Wizards basketball is beyond exciting.
Not to mention how each players arrival will impact the core pieces of the Wizards young squad such as Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George and Tre Johnson.
Regardless, it's clear that the Wizards view their deadline acquisitions as long-term fits.
