Overview
- Reporting from Chris Haynes and Marc Stein identifies Atlanta as the most serious in‑season bidder, with concepts built around expiring contracts, draft capital, and young players such as Zaccharie Risacher rather than Trae Young.
- Stein reports new Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont wants to see Kyrie Irving back and assess the fit with rookie Cooper Flagg and Davis before considering a major move, raising the likelihood of decisions stretching past Feb. 5.
- League chatter described by Stein says the Hawks are more open than ever to trading Trae Young, and ESPN’s Tim MacMahon adds the team has not pursued an extension and is seeking an “exit ramp,” though market interest may be limited.
- Golden State has held internal talks but is not actively pursuing Davis, per Stein, because salary-matching and available assets are problematic and his contract size, extension timeline, and injury record temper enthusiasm; Toronto is monitoring, too.
- Davis has appeared in 16 games and is managing a groin strain, and MacMahon notes any destination will likely need to align with his willingness to sign an extension, giving the star and his camp meaningful influence over trade scenarios.