Who Is Anthony Davis' Wife, Marlen Polanco Davis? All About Her Amid His Trade To Washington Wizards

Anthony Davis is on the move again. Just as there are a few days left before the NBA trade deadline, the former champion and 10-time All-Star has reportedly been moved from the Dallas Mavericks to the Washington Wizards. His transfer is part of a mega move, with 7 more players joining him. Although the news has brought Anthony's professional life into the discussion, it also puts a quiet but central figure in his life, his wife, Marlen Polanco Davis, into the spotlight.

Who is Marlen Polanco Davis?

Marlen Polanco Davis is renowned for doing something rare in the NBA: staying out of the public eye. She comes from a Dominican descent, but she was raised in the United States. Despite being married to one of the NBA's most popular stars, Marlen has managed to keep her private life out of the headlines. Unlike many other WAGs of NBA stars, she avoids public sightings, social media, interviews, and being inside the celebrity circuit in every way possible. Meanwhile, Anthony's close friends and sources often describe her as a 'calming influence on his life'. 

Marlen Polanco is interested in interior design and has reportedly played a significant role in the design of the couple's elegant Bel Air home. But amid everything else, her focus remains her family, as she has been raising their children and managing their home while Anthony continues to thrive in his career amid the pressures of the NBA. The couple aren't parents to a daughter, Nala, born in 2017, and they have two more sons, born in 2021 and 2022. The NBA champion once joked in a 2022 interview with Spectrum about having three kids and said:

"A girl and two boys now, so I got a team. I'm outnumbered now, we're outnumbered now. Amazing, blessed kids are a blessing, so I'm happy to have three of them."

Anthony Davis and Marlen Polanco's quiet love story 

It is usually expected that a major NBA star's personal dating life, such as Anthony Davis', will be made public. But it was not the case when he met and fell in love with Marlen. The media had no clues about them when they allegedly met around 2016-2017, when he was playing for the New Orleans Pelicans. Some accounts suggest they first met at Anthony's agent, Rich Paul's, office. Before they appeared in public together, they had already built a family by welcoming Nala before fans knew they were dating. Eventually, the couple made their first official public appearance in February 2020 at the Vanity Fair Oscars Afterparty. 

Until then, they had already developed a strong mutual bond. Anthony and Marlen share strong values of faith and family. Later on September 18, 2021, they tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony at The Beverly Hills Hotel. Their guests included Adele, LeBron James, and other close friends. Later, Anthony serenaded Marlen during the reception with Dru Hill's Never Make a Promise. As per reports, the couple renewed their vows in 2024, a quiet reaffirmation of their relationship.

How does Anthony Davis's latest trade change everything for him?

The latest NBA trade deal between the Dallas Mavericks and the Washington Wizards sends Anthony to his fourth NBA franchise. He had begun his career with the then-Hornets in 2012 and eventually won a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Later, Anthony moved to Dallas as part of the Luka Doncic deal in 2025. Now, the latest deal sends him to Washington. 

The recent swap includes the exchange of multiple players and draft picks, with Anthony joining a rebuilding Wizards side. Meanwhile, the shift comes at a time when he is still recovering from ligament damage in his left hand, an injury that has kept him sidelined since January 8, 2026. Anthony is not expected to be re-evaluated until early March 2026 and may miss significant time as he recovers.

In the end, the new trade deal means Marlen and their children might have to relocate, this time to the nation's capital. At the same time, her steady support will be a key for Anthony, who will be adjusting to a new team.

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