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NBA teams make demand from Anthony Davis ahead of trade, Mavericks’ Doncic decision looks even worse

It appears that NBA teams will only trade for Anthony Davis on one condition, and it’s one that the Dallas Mavericks never considered with Luka Doncic.

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NBA teams set conditions for an Anthony Davis trade as pressure grows on the Mavericks

Only one condition seems likely to trigger a trade for Anthony Davis among NBA teams – a condition the Dallas Mavericks notably avoided with Luka Doncic.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / November 15

Dirk Nowitzki says Mavs had to move on from Nico Harrison

Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki didn’t dance around it when asked about Dallas firing head of basketball operations Nico Harrison. Speaking on Amazon Prime

Anthony Davis News / Athlon Sports / November 15

Mavericks Announce Anthony Davis Development on Saturday

Anthony Davis has missed the last eight games for the Dallas Mavericks as he continues to nurse a lingering calf injury. The 32-year-old has played just five games for the Mavs this season, averaging 20.8 points on 52.0% shooting, 10.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks in 29.8 minutes per contest.

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Blazers conclude road trip against struggling Mavericks

The Portland Trail Blazers end a five-game road swing on Sunday against a Dallas Mavericks team closing out a four-game homestand. The home stretch has been unkind to the Mavericks with Friday's 133-127 double-overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers dropping Dallas to 0-3.

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The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 15

Dirk Nowitzki explains why firing Nico Harrison was necessary

Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki perfectly explains why firing Nico Harrison was necessary

Dirk Nowitzki showed that he still has his finger on the pulse of the organization and fan base when he gave an absolutely perfect analysis of the team's decision to fire general manager Nico Harrison.

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How Jason Kidd may have forced Mavericks to make Nico Harrison change

The Dallas Mavericks finally fired Nico Harrison earlier in the week, nine months after he made the disastrous decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Mark Cuban News / Last Word On Sports / November 15

Mavericks Set for Overhaul: Cuban Back, Roster Reset Looms

The Dallas Mavericks are shaking things up once again, and a significant overhaul may be on the horizon. The Mavericks’ minority owner, Mark Cuban, who

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / November 15

Top five potential Anthony Davis trade destinations

Speculation keeps swirling around Dallas, and it isn’t slowing down. With the Mavericks buried at 3-10 and Anthony Davis still on the shelf, rival teams are preparing for what The Ringer’s Zach Lowe called “Anthony Davis trade talks of some seriousness.” Lowe added he would “bet on yes” when asked whether a deal ultimately happens.

Anthony Davis News / Hoops Wire / November 15

Teams eyeing Anthony Davis want him leaner before trade talks heat up

NBA teams kicking the tires on an Anthony Davis trade want to see one thing before getting serious. They want him lighter. That’s according to Ashish Mathur of Dallas Hoops Journal, who reports interested teams are hoping the Mavericks star sheds weight to regain the mobility that has defined most of his career.

Cooper Flagg News / The SportsRush / November 15

Cooper Flagg Relieved That He Doesn’t Have to Play Point Guard Anymore

Young Cooper Flagg entered the NBA with lofty expectations behind him. He still has his entire career ahead of him, but Flagg hasn’t jumped out of the gates as many expected he would.

Jason Kidd News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 15

Jason Kidd reveals what must change for Mavericks to win games

Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks have dropped seven of their last eight games after Friday’s 133-127 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Kidd says getting the ball to Cooper Flagg was key and forced overtime against the Clippers.

Dallas Mavericks News / The SportsRush / November 15

'Didn’t Want This Black Cloud Over the Cooper Flagg Era': Dirk Nowitzki Expected Nico Harrison Firing in the Summer

It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that the moment Nico Harrison convinced the Mavericks front office to trade Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis, his time was up.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 15

Clippers’ Ty Lue reacts to Mavericks’ Nico Harrison firing

The Dallas Mavericks made the move that most people expected them to do a long time ago, firing controversial GM Nico Harrison. After trading away Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, Harrison became deeply unpopular.

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D’Angelo Russell shares how he really felt about Nico Harrison after firing

Nico Harrison’s controversial tenure as Dallas Mavericks General Manager has finally come to a close, and Mavs players can now openly discuss how they really feel about him.

Dallas Mavericks News / FirstSportz / November 15

Dirk Nowitzki Surprised Mavs Took This Long To Fire Nico Harrison: 'This Luka Trade Made No Sense'

Dirk Nowitzki had a front row, but distant view of how Dallas Mavericks’ former GM Nico Harrison was working. From trading away Luka Doncic to being unable to bring in a quality playmaker, the German had been overall quiet about those decisions.

Dallas Mavericks News / Scoop B / November 15

Dennis Smith Jr. to Join Wisconsin Herd

Point guard Dennis Smith Jr. is headed to the Wisconsin Herd, the G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks per sources. The move comes shortly after the 27-year-old guard was waived by the Dallas Mavericks last month.