"The Toronto Raptors have been linked to just about every player who could be available before the deadline, headlined by Anthony Davis. It seems like fans can officially scratch him off the list (subscription required), as Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported that the Raptors "have been signaling that they are no longer involved in significant trade talks with the Mavericks.""
"Fischer said that the Hawks, the other top team interested in Davis, are also in the same position as the Raptors. He specifically wrote that interest in AD "seemed to cool" after Dallas announced that the big man would miss at least six weeks with a hand injury. ESPN's Shams Charania made it sound like teams were still interested in trading for the big man, even with the injury."
"If AD were healthy, Toronto might not have pulled out of talks, as Dallas could've tried to get far more than the 32-year-old is worth. The Mavericks will never be able to recoup the value they lost when they sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers for Davis, but that doesn't mean they wouldn't have tried. It's hard to boost the value of a player who struggles to stay on the floor, though."
The Toronto Raptors signaled they are no longer involved in significant trade talks with the Mavericks for Anthony Davis. The Atlanta Hawks reportedly share the same cooled interest after Dallas announced Davis would miss at least six weeks with a hand injury. Some reporters indicated teams remained interested despite the injury, but Toronto prioritized durability and contract concerns. Davis has played only 29 games since the Mavericks acquired him, and his injury history and looming extension reduce trade appeal. With Davis off the table, Toronto could pivot to pursuing other centers, such as Domantas Sabonis.
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