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What multiple league figures believe about Toronto Raptors potential trade for Anthony Davis
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The Toronto Raptors have been mentioned as a team interested in a potential trade for Dallas Mavericks’ center Anthony Davis .

The Toronto Raptors, Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks are reportedly expected to be trade suitors for Anthony Davis.

The Dallas Mavericks have had a down year and after firing general manager Nico Harrison, some believe the Mavericks will look to rebuild around Cooper Flagg.

Davis does have a lot of injury concerns, but there’s no denying that he is still an elite big man when he is fully healthy.

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Could the Toronto Raptors add Anthony Davis?

After going on a 9-game win streak, the Raptors have struggled as of late.

Are the Toronto Raptors the biggest dark horse in the East?

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They have lost 4 games in a row and 6 of their last 7 games. The Raptors need to turn things around soon.

At last season’s trade deadline the Raptors rolled the dice and brought in Brandon Ingram.

They could look to go all-in on another star and pair Davis with Scottie Barnes in their frontcourt.

According to multiple league figures, they believe Davis on the Raptors is the “cleanest basketball fit,” per Grant Afseth.

Toronto [Raptors], however, is viewed by multiple league figures as the cleanest basketball fit of the three reported potential suitors.

“While Toronto boasts depth and versatility, there is a belief that adding a proven All-Star could elevate the team into a more serious postseason threat.”

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What a Toronto Raptors deal for Anthony Davis could look like

The Raptors have the salaries needed to get a deal done for Davis.

Should the Toronto Raptors trade for Anthony Davis?

A Raptors frontcourt of Scottie Barnes and Anthony Davis would arguably be the best defensive tandem in the NBA.

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They would likely include RJ Barrett or Immanuel Quickley along with Jakob Poeltl and draft compensation as the main framework of the deal.

Barrett would likely be the one to be included in the deal for Davis because he has been having a big year for the Raptors and he seems like someone the Mavericks would want back.

It seems risky if the Raptors trade for another injury-prone star, but it’s one that could pay off in a big way.

This article first appeared on NBA Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission.

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