Trade eligibility begins Monday, prompting interest in Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis from the Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors and Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons. Dallas can still pursue a contract extension but must weigh Davis' age (turning 33 in March), injury history and contract status against his high ceiling. When healthy, Davis can transform a roster into a contender, evidenced by the 2019-20 Lakers title run. Davis produced strong 2024-25 numbers for the Lakers — nearly 26 points, 12 rebounds and four assists on 53% shooting — and had shown recent durability, making him both a high-reward and high-risk asset.
"Just in time for the unofficial start of NBA trade season -- players signed in the offseason become eligible to be moved Monday -- suitors for the Dallas Mavericks' 10-time All-Star forward are beginning to emerge. League sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday that the Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons are expected to be in that group."
"Davis was in the midst of a strong 2024-25 season for the Los Angeles Lakers, averaging just under 26 points on 53% shooting, 12 rebounds and four assists. Davis was arguably on the way to his best season in L.A., statistically trending even better than his 2019-20 campaign, when he was at his peak in the Lakers' title run. And, of course, he had long established himself as a premier big man defender."
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