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Anthony Davis' Hand Injury Further Muddies Trade Outlook as Mavericks Slow Discussions

Dallas wants an extended look with Cooper Flagg first.

Overview

  • Davis exited late in Dallas’ loss at Utah with a left-hand injury after contact near Lauri Markkanen, and head coach Jason Kidd confirmed only that it was to the left hand.
  • The Mavericks and Hawks are not in active talks, and reporting indicates Atlanta has resisted including Zaccharie Risacher or its valuable 2026 first-round pick in proposals.
  • Toronto has conveyed exploratory interest, but league reporting says any Raptors deal would likely require Dallas to take back long-term contracts and receive significant draft capital.
  • Team and league sources indicate Mavericks ownership prefers to evaluate Davis alongside rookie Cooper Flagg before making a decision on an in-season move.
  • Davis’ remaining salary obligations—about $54.12 million this season and $121.23 million over the next two years—and his camp’s desire for a team willing to extend him, plus the Feb. 5 deadline, have produced speculative trade blueprints without traction.