Sorting Out The Six-Team Trade Involving Stewart, Aldama, Others
NBA's most complex trade reshapes franchises overnight—here’s who’s moving where
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The brief
A six-team trade involving the Memphis Grizzlies, Washington Wizards, Dallas Mavericks, and three other unnamed franchises has been finalized. According to coverage, D’Angelo Russell is heading to Memphis, while Khris Middleton is reportedly joining the Wizards. Coverage from NBC Sports, Yahoo Sports, NBA.com, and Hoops Rumors confirms the trade’s scale but notes details remain fluid.
The Wizards’ acquisition of Middleton—via a sign-and-trade—is the most prominently highlighted aspect, with speculation about how this impacts both teams’ playoff ambitions. Hoops Rumors emphasizes the logistical complexity of sorting out player assignments across multiple teams. Watch for official team announcements clarifying Stewart’s and Aldama’s new teams, as well as potential roster adjustments by the Grizzlies and Mavericks.
The trade’s impact on the Eastern and Western Conferences’ playoff races will likely dominate analysis in the coming hours.
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Quick answers
Which teams are involved in the trade?
The confirmed teams are the Memphis Grizzlies, Washington Wizards, and Dallas Mavericks. Coverage mentions a sixth team but does not yet specify its identity.
Where is Khris Middleton going?
Middleton is reportedly joining the Washington Wizards as part of a sign-and-trade deal.
Who else is moving in this trade?
D’Angelo Russell is heading to Memphis. Players Stewart and Aldama are involved but their destinations have not been fully detailed beyond their participation in the trade.
Coverage (4)
- Massive six-team trade will see D'Angelo Russell to Memphis, Khris Middleton to Washington NBC Sports · 3h ago
- Khris Middleton reportedly rejoining Wizards from Mavericks via 6-team sign-and-trade deal Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Reports: Khris Middleton to Wizards as part of 6-team trade NBA.com · 3h ago
- Sorting Out The Six-Team Trade Involving Stewart, Aldama, Others Hoops Rumors · 3h ago
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