NBA Trade Rumors: Anthony Davis May Still Be Swapped After Blockbuster Deal

Last Sunday, the CBS Sports analyst claimed that the Mavericks are using Anthony Davis to secure the Miami Heat star forward, Butler.

“I’d be interested if Anthony Davis is a piece that ultimately the Mavericks potentially use to try to get Jimmy Butler. My money is the Mavericks possibly going for Jimmy Butler,”  Moss said.

Moreover, Moss believes the Mavericks would make more transactions to secure their roster before the trade deadline.

“This is not the move you make just to keep your roster the same, and that goes for the Mavericks, and that goes for the Lakers,” Moss added.

The Sunday trade included the Mavericks receiving Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a future first-round pick. Meanwhile, the Lakers got Doncic, Maxi Kleber, Markieff Morris, and a 2029 future first-round pick.

Davis and Doncic, the biggest figures of the trade, are significant additions to their new teams. However, the latter’s effect will be slow since he still struggles with calf injury he obtained last December.

Anthony Davis prepared to play with his new team

Anthony Davis had arrived at the Dallas Mavericks after multiple seasons and a championship with the LA Lakers. Furthermore, according to Chris Haynes, Davis has accepted his new squad and is ready to perform.

During his “Haynes Briefs” clip on X/Twitter, the ESPN analyst shared how Davis’ candid reaction regarding the massive trade.

“There is a connection there. I was told that AD was initially shocked, but as of right now, he is feeling good about the situation and moving forward,” Haynes said last Sunday.

Anthony Davis had been the Lakers’ big man for six seasons, serving as their all-around shooter and defender. He’ll take his skills to the Mavericks and could be the team’s missing piece to aid their Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson led-roster to another chance at the Finals.