"Nine months after former general manager Nico Harrison sent face of the franchise Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in arguably the most shocking trade in NBA history, the franchise is near the bottom of the Western Conference standings. Harrison was fired last week. Anthony Davis, the cornerstone of the Mavs' return in the deal, has been limited to five games this season because of a calf strain. Kyrie Irving, meanwhile, remains sidelined as he recovers from an ACL tear suffered late last season."
"It all begs the question: What decisions can the Mavericks, whose contending timeline shattered after reaching the NBA Finals just 29 months ago, make to begin turning things around as it ushers in the Cooper Flagg era? ESPN's NBA insiders are breaking down the next moves for the Mavericks, including the fallout from a potential Davis trade, options in the 2026 draft and free agency -- and the pros and cons of waiting until the roster is healthy again."
"When could Dallas explore moving Anthony Davis? What is his trade value? Before we get to those questions, we should acknowledge that it is unknown how much authority interim GMs Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi have to change the roster. Finley has a long history in Dallas, as a player from 1996 to 2005 and then as the assistant GM/VP of player personnel since 2021. Riccardi was named assistant GM the same year Finley joined the front office."
Nico Harrison traded Luka Doncic to the Lakers and was fired, leaving the Mavericks near the bottom of the Western Conference. Anthony Davis has played five games this season due to a calf strain, and Kyrie Irving remains sidelined while recovering from an ACL tear. Interim front-office leaders Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi have unclear authority to alter the roster. Teams are still evaluating rosters and trades are infrequent in November; only nine trades occurred that month since 2012. Contract rules restrict movement: 28% of offseason signees cannot be traded until Dec. 15, limiting immediate roster flexibility.
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