{"id":530140,"date":"2026-01-11T19:49:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T19:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/530140\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T19:49:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T19:49:19","slug":"mavs-anthony-davis-trade-decision-finally-emerges-after-latest-injury-update-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/530140\/","title":{"rendered":"Mavs\u2019 Anthony Davis Trade Decision Finally Emerges After Latest Injury Update- Report"},"content":{"rendered":"

Waiting for the right time might have just cost the Dallas Mavericks<\/a> their season. The franchise was apparently desperate to find a way to trade Anthony Davis. However, he injured the ligaments in his hands against the Utah Jazz and could now be out for months. Likewise, the entire landscape has changed once again. Even if they wanted to, the Mavs might not be able to conduct any business with AD.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe consensus among NBA personnel was that Dallas won\u2019t be able to trade Davis before Feb. 5. Davis\u2019 trade value was already low because of his contract and his durability concerns. This hand injury only lowers his trade value,\u201d The Athletic\u2019s Christian Clark wrote.<\/p>\n

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Teams had every right to be hesitant when trying to trade for Davis. An interesting fact I came across is that AD has yet to have played six straight games for the Dallas Mavericks. He\u2019d just returned from a groin setback four games ago. Now, with the potential of having to undergo surgery, rival teams won\u2019t even pick up the phone even if the Mavericks are willing to be generous.<\/p>\n

Anthony Davis has two years left on his $175 million contract. Teams aren\u2019t as concerned about those figures than what comes next. Davis\u2019 camp is pushing for an exit as they eye a four-year $275 million extension in the summer. At this point, with AD indefinitely out, rivals want to run as far away from giving Davis any leverage.<\/p>\n

The Mavericks may not commit to him in the long-term either. However, it looks increasingly likely that the brunt of managing his future will rest on their shoulders. It prevents them from building around Cooper Flagg immediately. But there is also a silver lining to Davis\u2019 injury.<\/p>\n

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The Mavericks have no need to rest Kyrie Irving or Davis<\/p>\n

Over the next five years, the Mavericks only control their 2026 draft pick. Normally, under such limited circumstances, teams have two choices. The Mavericks decided Cooper Flagg\u2019s introduction could elevate their status. Objectively, if Davis had stayed healthy until Kyrie Irving\u2019s return, Dallas could have hoped to skip an extensive rebuild and remain competitive.<\/p>\n

However, now that AD could be out for months, there\u2019s still a way for them to reap some positive benefits from this campaign. That\u2019s by shutting down Irving and, if need be, even Anthony Davis<\/a> for the rest of the season.<\/p>\n

Even though the Mavericks have a deep roster, it\u2019s certain they will drop games without two of their elite stars. Furthermore, giving Cooper Flagg the keys for the remainder of the season could also aid in his development. But what it does most importantly is give the Mavs a great shot at being a lottery team once again.<\/p>\n

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The 2026 class is highly regarded in terms of talent. If the plan works out, the Mavericks could eye organically replacing AD with a touted talent. It not only sits as insurance, but would also enable them to run out Davis\u2019 contract if a trade doesn\u2019t materialize in the near future. Nobody would blame the franchise for this \u2018ethical tanking\u2019. As it stands, it\u2019s the most logical pathway for the Mavericks to gain something this season.<\/p>\n

The front office can also hope Anthony Davis improves his durability by taking the time to properly recover. If he doesn\u2019t, they lean into the draft and pick up an ideal alternative. But this is considering everything goes in their favor. Generally, the NBA isn\u2019t a league of blessings.<\/p>\n

Having said that, what else can the Mavericks do? To make the best out of the situation, they might have to accept things getting ugly. Once they see Irving besides Flagg next season, they can make an informed decision on how to handle Anthony Davis\u2019 case. But they need that time now that Irving may not appear at all this season.<\/p>\n

The Mavericks would have hoped to have it better. Sadly, these are the cards they have been dealt. Might as well try to make the most of it.<\/p>\n

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