Overview
- ESPN’s Tim MacMahon said he does not believe the Mavericks will offer a summer extension and suggested a trade is likely at some point.
- HoopsHype reporting, cited by The Sporting News, says Rich Paul has asked whether Dallas intends to pursue an extension or move Davis before the trade deadline.
- The Athletic, via Heavy, identified the Celtics, Pistons, Hawks and Raptors as plausible trade destinations if Dallas opens talks.
- Davis is in year one of a three-year deal worth about $175 million with a 2027–28 player option and becomes eligible in August for up to a four-year, $275 million extension.
- In limited action this season he is averaging 20.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.4 steals, and Dallas is 6–5 when he plays after improving from a 5–15 start to 10–17.