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The Anthony Davis trade complications for a Raptors, Mavericks deal

Just a season after being traded, <a href="/nba/players/anthony_davis/201422">Anthony Davis</a> might be on the move again. Last season, Davis was dealt to the Dallas Mavericks in the blockbuster <a href="/nba/players/luka_doncic/548309">Luka Doncic</a> trade.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/the_warriors_want_anthony_davis_but_its_going_to_cost_them_another_star/s1_13132_43302882'>The Warriors want Anthony Davis, but it's going to cost them another star</a></h2>

The Golden State Warriors don't look like a championship contender right now, and a drastic move may be necessary to make one last run with Steph Curry.

Why the Mavericks should trade Anthony Davis and prioritize the future

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/how_trading_trae_young_to_wizards_makes_it_easier_for_hawks_to_acquire_anthony_davis/s1_13132_43301539'>How trading Trae Young to Wizards makes it easier for Hawks to acquire Anthony Davis</a></h2>

The Hawks and Mavericks are still haggling over a Davis deal. But at least Atlanta is now in a financial position to make it happen.

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Only two teams want to trade for Mavericks' Anthony Davis

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/the_25_greatest_rivalries_in_nba_history/s1__43258044'>The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history</a></h2>

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/mavs_owner_makes_anthony_davis_trade_decision_that_doesnt_guarantee_his_dallas_future_insider/s1_17730_43301063'>Mavs Owner Makes Anthony Davis Trade Decision That Doesn’t Guarantee His Dallas Future – Insider</a></h2>

The Dallas Mavericks gambled on the biggest trade of this decade last year, swapping franchise icon <a href="/nba/players/luka_doncic/548309">Luka Doncic</a> for <a href="/nba/players/anthony_davis/201422">Anthony Davis</a>, hoping to build up a championship contender on the back of defense.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/cooper_flagg_rookie_surge_fantasy_rankings_2025_26/s1_17615_43301140'>Cooper Flagg Rookie Surge Fantasy Rankings 2025-26</a></h2>

It’s just a hunch, but <a href="/nba/players/cooper_flagg/928597">Cooper Flagg</a> may be kind of, sort of good at the whole NBA thing. And his fantasy basketball stock for the rest of his rookie season may kind of, sort of be on an upswing.

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<h2><a href='/college_football/articles/mark_cuban_continues_to_throw_money_at_the_indiana_hoosiers/s1_13132_43300621'>Mark Cuban continues to throw money at the Indiana Hoosiers</a></h2>

Notably, Indiana is already one of the biggest winners in this transfer portal cycle. The Hoosiers might have Cuban to thank for that.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/milwaukee_bucks_could_pair_giannis_antetokounmpo_with_mavericks_anthony_davis/s1_16622_43300531'>Milwaukee Bucks could pair Giannis Antetokounmpo with Mavericks' Anthony Davis</a></h2>

The Dallas Mavericks likely want to trade star forward <a href="/nba/players/anthony_davis/201422">Anthony Davis</a>, but it's becoming difficult to find a landing spot for him. He has a large contract and a concerning injury history, so it may take a team getting desperate to want to move assets for him.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/nba_notes_mavericks_kyrie_irving_nets_tyrese_martin_sixers/s1_17038_43299888'>NBA Notes: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Nets, Tyrese Martin, Sixers</a></h2>

There’s still no timetable for <a href="/nba/players/kyrie_irving/193096">Kyrie Irving</a> to return, but there are signs of progress. Irving traveled with the Mavericks to Sacramento and completed a workout with assistant coach Phil Handy following Tuesday’s shootaround, according to Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/mavericks_listening_but_feeling_no_pressure_to_move_anthony_davis/s1_17038_43299450'>Mavericks listening, but feeling no pressure to move Anthony Davis</a></h2>

The phone is on. The pressure is not. The Mavericks continue to take calls on <a href="/nba/players/anthony_davis/201422">Anthony Davis</a>, but team sources tell Christian Clark and <a href="/general_sports/players/sam_amick/143423">Sam Amick</a> of The Athletic that there’s no urgency to do anything with them.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/mavericks_granted_dpes_for_dereck_lively_ii_dante_exum/s1_14822_43299059'>Mavericks Granted DPEs For Dereck Lively II, Dante Exum</a></h2>

The Mavericks’ requests for DPEs have been granted, per Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). As outlined below, the exceptions are worth $2,626,680 (for Lively) and $1,148,137 (for Exum).

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/bill_simmons_floats_anthony_davis_for_karl_anthony_towns_trade/s1_17113_43299115'> Bill Simmons floats Anthony Davis for Karl-Anthony Towns trade</a></h2>

The Dallas Mavericks have reportedly been exploring potential <a href="/nba/players/anthony_davis/201422">Anthony Davis</a> trade scenarios for the last few weeks as they look to hand over the reins of the franchise to number one overall draft pick <a href="/nba/players/cooper_flagg/928597">Cooper Flagg</a>, who has gotten off to a strong start to his NBA career.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/mavericks_cooper_flagg_real_threat_to_bolt_for_celtics_in_four_years_says_bill_simmons/s1_17113_43299005'>Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg ‘real threat’ to bolt for Celtics in four years, says Bill Simmons</a></h2>

Not much has gone right for the Dallas Mavericks so far on the 2025-26 season, but one thing that fans have been able to hang their hats on is the play of rookie number one overall draft pick <a href="/nba/players/cooper_flagg/928597">Cooper Flagg</a>, who has gotten off to a strong start to his NBA career.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/you_aint_even_respond_champ_anthony_davis_calls_out_carmelo_anthony_for_ghosting_texts/s1_17382_43298602'>'You Ain’t Even Respond Champ': Anthony Davis Calls Out Carmelo Anthony for Ghosting Texts</a></h2>

<a href="/nba/players/anthony_davis/201422">Anthony Davis</a> just aired out <a href="/nba/players/carmelo_anthony/4334">Carmelo Anthony</a> on national television. The Dallas Mavericks big man called out the Hall of Famer for leaving him on read during a recent NBA Showtime broadcast.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/dallas_mavericks_complete_comeback_in_100_98_win_over_sacramento_kings/s1_17396_43297675'>Dallas Mavericks Complete Comeback in 100-98 Win Over Sacramento Kings</a></h2>

The Sacramento Kings hosted the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, but the Mavericks defeated the Kings 100-98 at the Golden 1 Center. Dallas improved to 14-23, while Sacramento fell to 8-29.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/instant_analysis_mavericks_overcome_slow_start_to_hand_kings_their_sixth_straight_loss/s1_16751_43297830'>Instant Analysis: Mavericks Overcome Slow Start To Hand Kings Their Sixth Straight Loss</a></h2>

The Dallas Mavericks made it two wins in a row by sneaking past the Sacramento Kings 100-98 at Golden 1 Center on Tuesday. The Mavericks seemed headed to another defeat at the hands of this lowly Kings team when they were down 12 points in the second quarter, but were able to turn things around.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/jason_kidd_addresses_cooper_flaggs_all_star_bid_as_mavs_star_hits_rookie_wall/s1_17615_43296814'>Jason Kidd Addresses Cooper Flagg's All-Star Bid as Mavs Star Hits Rookie Wall</a></h2>

Dallas Mavericks rookie <a href="/nba/players/cooper_flagg/928597">Cooper Flagg</a> has been impressive in his first year in the NBA. Flagg has shown flashes of stardom in the 35 games he's played in.

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<h2><a href='/nba/articles/december_2025_sports_cards_hot_list_cooper_flagg_dominates/s1_17615_43295995'>December 2025 Sports Cards Hot List: Cooper Flagg Dominates</a></h2>

December 2025 will be remembered as a defining month for the modern sports card hobby. Strong NBA performances, increased holiday liquidity, and major product releases combined to push prices higher across the board.

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The Dallas Mavericks have a budding P.J. Washington problem. Here’s a closer look, so you can make an informed decision. One could argue the Mavs’ injury bug isn’t solely attributed to Washington, 21, as <a href="/nba/players/dante_exum/322885">Dante Exum</a>, <a href="/nba/players/dereck_lively_ii/907617">Dereck Lively II</a>, and most importantly, <a href="/nba/players/kyrie_irving/193096">Kyrie Irving</a>, are currently on the team’s injury report.