Overview
- Dallas is listening on Anthony Davis ahead of Feb. 5 but does not feel it must make a trade before the deadline, according to multiple reports.
- Davis prefers to stay with the Mavericks and seek a summer extension, yet his representatives doubt a deal will be reached in Dallas and want a team prepared to commit long term.
- Toronto and Atlanta are identified suitors and reporting says Davis would be open to either, while a Warriors deal is viewed as unrealistic unless Golden State parts with Draymond Green or Jimmy Butler.
- Atlanta’s pursuit of Davis is tied to moving Trae Young, with the Wizards engaged in serious talks for Young as other teams either hesitate or face salary-matching challenges.
- Executives caution a Davis trade may require a multi-team structure that could be easier in the offseason, and the Warriors continue exploring Jonathan Kuminga trades with limited traction so far.