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Mavericks hear from Hawks, Raptors, Bulls on Anthony Davis, but only at ‘bargain’

Several teams have checked in on Mavericks star Anthony Davis, but they are doing so with a clear hope that the price comes down. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the Hawks, Raptors, and Bulls have all made inquiries with Dallas about Davis.

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Anthony Davis drops ‘not good enough’ verdict on Cooper Flagg after 1-point win over Nuggets

Led by Cooper Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks caused a massive upset against the Denver Nuggets. Following a terrible start to the 2025-26 NBA season, the Dallas Mavericks are finally starting to find their footing during the regular season.

Anthony Davis News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 24

Atlanta Hawks have 'explored' path to trade for Mavericks' Anthony Davis

Dallas Mavericks star forward/center Anthony Davis has been at the center of trade talks all season. Cooper Flagg has blossomed faster than anyone expected, despite being the first overall pick, and that has the team needing to prioritize his timeline.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / December 24

Naughty or Nice? Placing Each Maverick on the Right List for Santa

Santa’s coming and he’s been watching the Dallas Mavericks – for better and for worse. We’re a third of the way through the season and with Christmas right around the corner, what better time to place each Maverick on the correct list for Santa.

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In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

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Cooper Flagg master class helps Mavs hold off Nuggets duo

Cooper Flagg master class helps Mavericks hold off massive game from Nuggets duo Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray

Tuesday night in Dallas turned into a basketball master class from four of the best players in the NBA.

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Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls Want To Acquire Anthony Davis From Dallas Mavericks ‘At A Bargain’

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls want to acquire Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks “at a bargain.” The Mavericks, who are listening to trade offers for Davis, will not trade the future Hall of Famer unless they get a strong return.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / December 23

Grading the Mavericks: second half runs were Dallas’ Achilles heal

The Mavericks were 1-2 this past week and fell to 11th place in the West. They beat Detroit (116-114) at home in overtime, then hit the road and lost to Philadelphia (121-114) and New Orleans (119-113).

NBA News / Mavs Moneyball / December 23

Stats Recap: 3 Numbers from Mavs head scratching 119-113 loss agasint the Pelicans

The Mavericks lost one of the more frustrating games of their extremely young, already disappointing season, falling 119-113 to the Pelicans in New Orleans on Monday night.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 23

Pelicans Stun Mavericks In 119-113 Victory; Notch 5th Consecutive Win

The New Orleans Pelicans appear to have turned things around after an underwhelming start to the 2025-26 season. With a five-game winning streak following their 119-113 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, the Pelicans now boast one of the longest active winning streaks in the league.

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23

Anthony Davis gets a surprising reception from Pelicans fans

The city of New Orleans apparently has the memory of an elephant. Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks played Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, La.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21

1 deal Mavericks must make with 2025-26 NBA trade season underway

The Dallas Mavericks might be a little scared off from making trades anytime soon. Last year, the team dealt Luka Doncic. It was a shocking move at the time, and hindsight hasn’t done it any favors.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 20

Will Anthony Davis, Joel Embiid play in Mavericks-76ers?

The Dallas Mavericks have a Saturday evening showdown on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers, as they hope to knock off one of the better teams in the Eastern Conference.

Dallas Mavericks News / The SportsRush / December 20

Is Anthony Davis Playing Tonight vs Sixers? Injury Report (December 20)

Sitting uncomfortably at 11th in the West with an 11-17 record, the Dallas Mavericks are going to be facing the Philadelphia 76ers tonight. The Mavs have looked out of touch with success this entire season.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / December 19

NBA insider: ‘Matter of when not if’ Mavericks trade Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis’ future in Dallas may be less of a mystery than the Mavericks would like to let on. ESPN’s Tim MacMahon said this week that he expects Davis to be traded, despite public signals from Dallas that an extension could still be in play.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / December 19

Anthony Davis Addresses Health Scare During Mavericks Game

Anthony Davis played a key role for the Dallas Mavericks in Thursday’s crucial win over the Detroit Pistons. The contest needed an extra period to determine a winner, and it was the Mavs who prevailed, 116-114.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 18

Will Mavericks star Anthony Davis play, prove trade value against Detroit Pistons?

The Dallas Mavericks are hosting the Eastern Conference leader, the Detroit Pistons, on Thursday evening, hoping to play spoiler to yet another contender.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Hoops Journal / December 17

Raptors Have Registered Trade Interest In Mavericks’ Anthony Davis, Hawks Have Had Exploratory Talks, Pistons’ Interest Is Overstated

NBA insider Marc Stein provided a trade update on Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis. According to Stein, the Toronto Raptors have registered trade interest in Davis, the Atlanta Hawks have had exploratory talks and the Detroit Pistons’ interest is overstated.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 17

Heat would have interest in Mavericks’ Anthony Davis if available

The Heat are not closing the door on Anthony Davis. They are just keeping one eye firmly on a bigger prize. NBA insider Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report said Miami could pivot to a Davis trade if a pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo ultimately goes nowhere.

NBA News / SportsTalkATL / December 17

Hawks among teams 'most interested' in Anthony Davis

Trade season in the NBA is heating up, and for the first time in decades, it feels like the Hawks are legitimately positioned to swing a blockbuster deal if they choose to.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / December 16

Report: Mavericks would only move Anthony Davis for significant return

The Mavericks are holding firm when it comes to Anthony Davis. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Dallas has made it clear it is not interested