What Marc Stein is hearing about the Anthony Davis trade
Rumors about a possible Anthony Davis trade have been swirling for the past few weeks. While some reports suggest the Mavs will at least consider an AD move, Mark Cuban recently said the team plans to keep Davis while trying to win. Following Cuban’s comments, NBA insider Mark Stein revealed what he heard about the situation in his latest edition of the Stein Line.
“League sources say the Mavericks remain intent on fielding any trade interest in Davis that arises over the next two-plus months … with the prospect of an actual trade obviously dependent on the quality of the offer,” Stein wrote. “Davis, remember, has been healthy enough to appear in 14 of 48 regular-season games since becoming a Maverick because of serious adductor and calf issues.
As Stein mentioned, Davis’ injury concerns have kept him out for a significant amount of time since being traded to Dallas. Meanwhile, Luka Doncic is thriving in Los Angeles with the Lakers. The trade has always seemed rather clumsy, and now that narrative is proving itself.
If the Mavericks trade AD this season, the Doncic-Davis trade — along with Max Christie and a future first-round pick — will be cemented as one of the worst trades in NBA history. Davis hasn’t been able to play consistently in Dallas, while Doncic appears to be Los Angeles’ next face of the franchise.
It should be noted that Stan’s report does not guarantee a trade. Instead, it suggests the Mavericks are open to listening and considering a potential move.
One has to imagine that the team’s performance over the next few months will play a big role in their final decision. If the Mavs continue to struggle, then going all in on a rebuild would make sense. If Dallas recovers and finds a rhythm, then perhaps keeping AD around the postseason could emerge as a realistic option.
Only time will tell what ultimately comes to fruition, but a trade for Anthony Davis — despite the Cubans’ attempt to quell the rumors — appears to remain a real possibility.
2025-11-21 14:53:00
