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Mark Cuban Says Mavericks Won’t Trade Anthony Davis This Season

Dallas ties his return to medical clearance after a left calf strain.

Overview

  • Cuban told The Athletic the team intends to keep Davis this season, describing a focus on trying to win despite a slow start.
  • ESPN and other outlets reported Dallas could explore offers for Davis, a stance Cuban publicly contradicted on Wednesday.
  • Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont holds final decision-making authority, with Cuban saying he serves as an adviser.
  • Davis has been out since Oct. 29 with a left calf strain; Jason Kidd said this week he needs about seven to ten more days, and ownership wants medical data before approving a return.
  • Dallas opened 4-11 and sat 13th in the West, as Davis’ limited availability since the Feb. 2 trade for Luka Dončić (14 games with the Mavs) continues to shape roster debates.