Anthony Davis’ agent Rich Paul would push the Dallas Mavericks to trade the 32-year-old forward before the Feb. 5 trade deadline, according to Tim MacMahon on the Hoop Collective Podcast, via RealGM.
Davis, who is sidelined with a hand injury and won’t return until late February, has opted for surgery, leaving his trade value and playing timeline uncertain.
The Mavericks are exploring trade options but are not under pressure to move Davis, sources told MacMahon, stressing they will only make a deal that meets the threshold for compensation, young talent and financial flexibility.
Davis is averaging 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists over 20 games in the first year of a three-year, $175 million deal, highlighting his role as a center next to Cooper Flagg, who leads Dallas with 19.1 points per game.
Paul’s push is driven by contract considerations, as Davis is pursuing a long-term extension this offseason and has interpreted the Mavericks’ position as a ‘no’ to a potential deal.
Mavericks management remains focused on competitiveness, with management willing to evaluate the roster with a healthy Kyrie Irving, Davis and Flagg before making any major trades.
The team currently has a record of 15-25, which puts them 12th in the Western Conference and 18.5 games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder, complicating decisions on whether to prioritize playoffs or draft positioning.
Dallas’ front office sees the trade deadline as a flexible window, with the possibility that Davis could remain on the roster beyond February or even into next season if a suitable trade isn’t available.
The Mavericks balance the need for immediate competitiveness with long-term planning, as their top two protected first-round picks are owned by Charlotte, reducing the incentive to tank.
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