There’s a 6’10” trade target in Dallas as the NBA trade deadline approaches. The Atlanta Hawks have their sights set on Anthony Davis for a potential in-season trade.
The Raptors have at least kicked the tires on Anthony Davis. More specifically, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca confirmed that Toronto has conveyed “exploratory interest” in Davis, but he remains skeptical that a deal with the Mavericks ultimately comes together.
Just when the Dallas Mavericks believe they’ve weathered the storm, $175.4 million man Anthony Davis proves that their wishful thinking is nothing but that.
Coming off a tight win Tuesday night, the Dallas Mavericks took on the Utah Jazz looking for continued success, but lost a 116-114 contest in Salt Lake City similar to their last matchup with the Jazz when they allowed a big run to let one get away.
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.
Mavericks star big man Anthony Davis suffered a left hand injury late in Thursday’s two-point loss at Utah, an issue that forced him out during the closing minutes.
Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis suffered a left hand injury late in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s two-point loss at Utah. The injury appeared to occur when he was defending Lauri Markkanen on a drive (Twitter video link).
The Atlanta Hawks fan base is in a collective sports mourning as we witnessed one yesterday evening: Trae Young was traded from the team to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert.
A midseason swing for Anthony Davis doesn’t appear to be in the cards for the Hawks right now. NBA sources tell Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal that Atlanta is not viewed as an imminent trade suitor for the Mavericks star, barring a significant shift in its willingness to include more value in a deal.
The Atlanta Hawks are officially in a new era after trading Trae Young to the Washington Wizards. There’s no sugarcoating how big a shift that is. For over seven years, everything ran through the now 26-year-old, who seemed destined to bring ATL to new heights.
The Dallas Mavericks (14-23) are off to Utah in the second leg of their three-game road trip on Thursday at the Delta Center. The Jazz (12-24) played an overtime game on Wednesday in Oklahoma City and lost, extending their current losing skid to five games.
Just a season after being traded, Anthony Davis might be on the move again. Last season, Davis was dealt to the Dallas Mavericks in the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade.
Despite many reporters speculating about whether Trae Young even had trade value, things moved extraordinarily fast once the Hawks reportedly began seriously considering offers.
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.
The Dallas Mavericks gambled on the biggest trade of this decade last year, swapping franchise icon Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis, hoping to build up a championship contender on the back of defense.
The phone is on. The pressure is not. The Mavericks continue to take calls on Anthony Davis, but team sources tell Christian Clark and Sam Amick of The Athletic that there’s no urgency to do anything with them.
The Milwaukee Bucks are actively interested in Mavericks big man Anthony Davis, recent reports confirm. Previously, Davis had been only a hypothetical target.
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.