Anthony Davis: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / June 12

Love Him or Leave Him: Anthony Davis

Does Anthony Davis still have a place on the Mavs’ roster, or is it time to say goodbye? Like every other team this Offseason, the Dallas Mavericks will tweak their roster in an effort to put the best product on the floor each night.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / June 11

Cooper Flagg’s quickest path to dominating on the Dallas Mavericks is beyond his control, claims former first round pick

Top NBA Draft prospect Cooper Flagg has all the talent and potential in the world, but Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving hold the key to his success on the Dallas Mavericks.

Duke Blue Devils News / Hoops Rumors / June 8

Report reveals when Cooper Flagg will visit Mavericks

Cooper Flagg will meet with the Mavericks brass on June 17, eight days before Dallas is expected to make the Duke freshman forward the No. 1 pick in the draft.

Five potential stars in NBA Draft besides Duke's Cooper Flagg

The best buzzer-beaters in basketball history

The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz

Bennedict Mathurin News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

An NBA player has come off of the bench to score 20 or more points in a Finals game on 41 occasions in league history. How many of the players to do it can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA assist champions since 1976-77' quiz

The 'NBA active leaders in made field goals' quiz

The '8+ three-pointers in an NBA playoff game' quiz

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 6

NBA Trade Idea Pairs Anthony Davis With LaMelo Ball

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the sports world in February when they traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Mavericks, who made the NBA Finals last year, acquired Anthony Davis and Max Christie from the Lakers in the blockbuster deal. Davis only appeared in nine regular-season games with the Mavericks because of an adductor injury.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 5

Hornets make power move in wild mock trade for Mavericks' Anthony Davis

The Charlotte Hornets aren't known for their ability to make splashy moves in free agency or trade, but it could happen one of these days. In a recent article by Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report, he detailed one trade idea this offseason for every team that is not in the Finals.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 5

Mavericks trade $175 million superstar in blockbuster idea

The Dallas Mavericks are no stranger to a blockbuster trade. They sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis just four months ago, and they are privy to make a massive move at any moment.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / June 5

Analyst slams Mavericks fit with Anthony Davis

The Dallas Mavericks are still trying to figure out how their team will look after the Luka Doncic trade. Anthony Davis is the team's best player, but injuries after the trade created a murky fit last season.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 4

NBA Star Makes Admission After Being In Lakers-Clippers Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers' decision to trade Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in February left a significant void in their frontcourt. Without a dominant presence in the paint, the Lakers adopted a center-less, perimeter-focused strategy.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / June 3

Anthony Davis now has a responsibility with the Dallas Mavericks he has never had in his career

Anthony Davis has an opportunity to take on a mentorship role in the 2025-26 NBA season with the Dallas Mavericks. Despite reaching the 2024 NBA Finals with Luka Doncic as their superstar, the Dallas Mavericks decided to part ways with the Slovenian in the 2024-25 season.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 31

Anthony Davis slams current state of college basketball

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis is one of the greatest college basketball players in recent memory, being one of just four freshmen to ever win the Wooden National Player of the Year Award (Cooper Flagg, a likely soon-to-be Maverick, is also on that list).

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 27

Disgruntled $194 million superstar named Mavericks 'dream' trade target

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off a disappointing season, missing the playoffs entirely a year after making the NBA Finals. They're looking to retool around Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving, who is recovering from ACL surgery, as they still believe they can contend for a championship when healthy.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / May 27

Mavericks looking to acquire guard connected to Anthony Davis

The Dallas Mavericks are in search of a point guard this offseason as Kyrie Irving works his way back from an ACL tear in his left knee. He's expected to be back around January or February if there aren't any setbacks, but the only other guards under contract for next season are Brandon Williams and Jaden Hardy.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fadeaway World / May 27

Dallas Mavericks Could Be Next Destination For Jrue Holiday; Possible Reunion With Anthony Davis

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly eyeing a bold move this offseason, as they are “expected to explore” trade scenarios for Boston Celtics guard Jrue

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The '1,000-yard receivers in the 2024-25 NFL season' quiz

The 'Active NFL players with 1,000-yard rushing seasons' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / May 24

Anthony Davis Reveals Weird Aspect Of LeBron James’ Pregame Routine

LeBron James and Anthony Davis were arguably the best one-two punch in the NBA during their time together with the Los Angeles Lakers. James and Davis dominated teams with their size, physicality and skill and managed to lead the Lakers to a title in 2020.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Anthony Davis Drops Cryptic Comments About Former 'GOAT' Teammate's Weird Pregame Routine

The Los Angeles Lakers made a blockbuster trade in February, acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks. The Lakers had to part ways with Anthony Davis and Max Christie to acquire Doncic. Davis appeared in 312 games with the Lakers.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 22

Anthony Davis Makes Personal Change After Visiting Lakers Facility

The Los Angeles Lakers trade of star Anthony Davis sent shockwaves throughout the entire NBA. While the team did get back star guard Luka Doncic, moving away from Davis was a very tough decision for the Lakers.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 23

Who will be the next American-born MVP in the NBA?

While it's a testament to the international growth of the game that winners have come from Canada, Serbia, Cameroon and Greece, it also means American-born players are lagging behind the league's elite.

2024-25 NBA MVP announcement takeaways: How voters (and Clippers) got things very wrong

NBA bungles MVP announcement

NBA stars from the Jordan era you may have forgotten

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / May 21

Anthony Davis Has Returned to Lakers Facility

The Los Angeles Lakers season ended abruptly in late April when they fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. More Lakers

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / May 14

NBA Draft Lottery conspiracy theories don't make sense

The reaction to the Dallas Mavericks winning the NBA Draft Lottery Monday night included surprise, incredulity and misguided conspiracy theories.

Mavericks' disaster season ends with draft lottery win

Breaking down Cooper Flagg's potential fit on Mavericks

Winners and losers from the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery

Unpredictable NBA lottery results are a feature, not a bug

Want the No. 1 pick? Just lose a superstar to the Lakers

20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game

The 'Most PPG in an NBA playoffs' quiz

Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / May 9

Cooper Flagg gets compared to 10-time NBA All-Star who was drafted No. 1 overall

Dating back to the start of the college basketball season, Flagg has been the clear top choice in the 2025 class.

Pope Leo XIV's three surprising connections to the sports world

The 'NBA Draft Lottery winners since 2000' quiz

Ranking every NCAA men's tournament champion from this century

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / April 22

Report: Anthony Davis’ Habit Of Starting Offseason Training Late Seen As Factor In Body Breaking Down During Season

According to NBA insider Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal, Anthony Davis‘ habit of starting his offseason training late in the summer is seen as a factor

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Wire / April 20

Anthony Davis Reflects on Emotional Mavs Stint After Luka Trade: ‘I’m Just Thankful’

The Luka Doncic trade will be dissected for years. But for Anthony Davis, the man Dallas got in return, the emotions are raw and real right now. “I’m just very appreciative that I get to play the game of basketball,” Davis said after the Mavericks’ season came to a close, via Ben Stinar of SI.com.