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<\/a><\/p>\nSALT LAKE CITY, UT – JANUARY 8: Anthony Davis #3 of the Dallas Mavericks holds his left hand as he reacts to pain after injuring it against Lauri Markkanen during the second half of their game at the Delta Center on January 8, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Chris Gardner\/Getty Images) Getty Images<\/p>\n
Mavericks receive: Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kennard<\/p>\n
Atlanta Hawks receive: Anthony Davis<\/p>\n
Before I dive into the explanation, it must be said that any Davis trade is more than likely off the table due to his recent finger injury. Now, if the Hawks were still willing to trade for the often injured big man, I expect the package to be very light, with the price going down every time he gets injured. Kennard and Porzingis being the only return will scare off many fans, but this situation is similar to Kristaps Porzingis, who the Mavericks wanted to trade no matter what. While it is unlikely that Davis is traded, any package would likely look like this, as the Mavericks would continue to endure the failures of Nico Harrison.<\/p>\n
Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Mavericks receive: Fred VanVleet, Reed Sheppard, 2026 CHI second, 2027 PHX first<\/p>\n Rockets receive: Kyrie Irving<\/p>\n While trading Kyrie is very unlikely, a trade request is still a possibility. If Kyrie wants to move on, the Mavericks should have a variety of options, one of them certainly being Houston. The Rockets are in desperate need of a perimeter scoring threat, and Irving\u2019s existing friendship with Kevin Durant could seal the deal. For the Mavericks, Reed Sheppard is a very intriguing young guard, and would provide much needed shooting. VanVleet and some draft picks help to round out this trade, which would have a monumental effect on the Western conference playoff picture.<\/p>\n DALLAS, TEXAS – MARCH 31: Daniel Gafford #21 of the Dallas Mavericks hangs on the rim after dunking during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at American Airlines Center on March 31, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and\/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde\/Getty Images) Getty Images<\/p>\n Mavericks receive: Sam Hauser, Xavier Tillman, 2032 first round pick<\/p>\n Celtics receive: Daniel Gafford<\/p>\n While Kyrie and A.D. are unlikely to be traded, it feels inevitable that Daniel Gafford will be playing on a new team after the Feb. 5 deadline. This package would make sense for the Celtics, who have exceeded expectations this season, even with lackluster center play. Gafford would provide consistent play at the position, which may be the only thing holding them back from title contention. The Mavericks would not only get Sam Hauser, who could provide elite floor spacing, but also a future first, which they desperately need as they enter the Cooper Flagg era.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n