The Dallas Mavericks played a late game against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Dallas was looking for a win after having lost the last four to the Kings and managed to stop the slide with a 100-98 victory.
The NBA Trade deadline is a wild time every year. Even when it’s boring, the anticipation, the rumors, and the conversations continue at a rapid pace. This year should be no different, and for the Dallas Mavericks, the range of outcomes is far and wide.
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.
For all the noise around his future, Anthony Davis isn’t pushing to get out of Dallas. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon said on NBA Today that Davis’ preference is to stay with the Mavericks and sign a contract extension this summer, even as the franchise wrestles with a longer-term vision.
The Atlanta Hawks are not offering Zaccharie Risacher and the New Orleans Pelicans’ 2026 first-round pick to the Dallas Mavericks for Anthony Davis, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
The Dallas Mavericks have been in a state of upheaval ever since former general manager Nico Harrison traded Luka Doncic away for Anthony Davis last February.
There are reasons why the Dallas Mavericks should trade veteran Anthony Davis. There are also reasons why the Mavericks shouldn’t trade him. Here is further insight to help you make an informed decision.
Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young has had a very impressive career in the NBA up to this point. Playing in his eighth year in the league, Young has averaged 25.2 points, 9.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 493 games.
The interest in Anthony Davis continues to ripple outward, and it may extend beyond just players. According to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated, the Mavericks have been trying to pry the Pelicans’ 2026 first-round pick away from the Hawks, an asset Atlanta controls from a prior deal.
The Dallas Mavericks never truly embraced Anthony Davis, a 10-time All-Star selection who was once primed to be the face of the NBA. This largely stems from parameters of the infamous trade that brought him to the Lone Star State.
The Hawks have been the team most closely connected to 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis leading up to the trade deadline, with Marc Stein of The Stein Line recently calling them a “real-deal suitor” for the big man.
The Dallas Mavericks' season hasn't gone as planned. Injuries and a slow start to the campaign have derailed Jason Kidd's team, and they're firmly expected to be sellers at the trade deadline. It sounds as though they have one particular asset on their mind.
The idea of Hawks and Mavericks finding common ground on an Anthony Davis trade remains more theoretical than real, at least for now. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, the two teams are essentially in a holding pattern.
The Mavericks’ stance on a potential Anthony Davis trade remains consistent and deliberate. According to Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal, Dallas is
The Mavericks continue to take calls and gather intel on Anthony Davis, but leaguewide momentum toward a deal still hasn’t materialized. According to Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal, Dallas is operating with patience and discipline as the deadline approaches, prioritizing long-term value over a rushed move.
Anthony Davis suited up for his second straight game on Saturday after returning from a groin injury, and the Mavericks got exactly what they hoped for.
It's about a month until the NBA's trade deadline on February 5th, and the Dallas Mavericks have a big task ahead of them. NBA insider Marc Stein said on a recent episode of the "DLLS Mavs" podcast that the Mavericks are open for business, and no player has more trade smoke around him than star forward/center Anthony Davis.