Overview
- ESPN reports Davis prefers to stay in Dallas and pursue a summer extension, but his camp now doubts a Mavs deal and favors a destination more likely to extend him.
- The Athletic, via Bleacher Report, says the Mavericks do not feel they must trade Davis before the deadline and could wait until the offseason to seek better value.
- Durability concerns, a max contract that includes $54.1 million this season and a $62.8 million player option for 2027–28, and the need for an extension commitment are limiting the in-season market.
- Potential suitors mentioned include the Raptors, Hawks and Bucks, with Davis described as open to Toronto or Atlanta, while a Bucks deal is viewed as unlikely.
- Golden State has evaluated the possibility but team and league reporting describe the path as unrealistic given Davis’ contract, injury history and the Warriors’ reluctance to move core pieces.