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Mavericks Send Mixed Signals on Anthony Davis as Return Nears

Reports point to a thin trade market due to a massive contract plus durability concerns.

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Head Coach Mike Brown of the Orlando Magic address the media prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center on November 22, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.
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Overview

  • Dallas upgraded Davis to doubtful for Monday and scheduled him to practice Wednesday in a bid to be cleared for his first game since Oct. 29, with a Los Angeles back-to-back on deck.
  • League reporters say the Mavericks plan to at least field and explore trade interest before the Feb. 5 deadline, even as Mark Cuban publicly says the team does not intend to move him.
  • Executives cited by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps describe a limited market given Davis’ age, injury history, and a $62.8 million 2027–28 player option that complicates salary matching.
  • SNY’s Ian Begley says the Knicks would check in if Dallas makes Davis available, though New York’s constrained draft capital likely necessitates a player-heavy offer.
  • Dallas’ leadership is in flux after GM Nico Harrison’s firing, with sources characterizing the club as cautious, and the team now fears an extended absence for Dereck Lively II with a foot issue.