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All eyes were on the Staples Center as the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. More importantly, it marked Anthony Davis’s return to Hollywood following the blockbuster trade in February with Luka Doncic. In the process, Davis will take part in his first game at the Staples Center since February 27, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to move to 4-0 in NBA Cup play in order to host at least one game of the knockout stage, and they have one more matchup remaining in group play against the Dallas Mavericks. It’s a big game for the Mavericks as well as Anthony Davis is set to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the final night of the NBA Cup group stage dealing with a problem that escalated after Luka Doncic called the team’s Cup floor slippery and unsafe earlier in the week. His comments echoed through the locker room, and several teammates agreed. The timing aligns with Anthony Davis’ return for the […]

After initially being listed as questionable due to a calf strain that kept him out for around a month, Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis is reportedly expected to play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. So, what should fans expect to see from AD in his return […]

As the NBA calendar flips to December, trade talks and rumors around the NBA are beginning to surface. Many players who signed contracts this offseason become eligible to be traded on Dec. 15, and this is normally a period where front offices begin devising their plans for February’s trade deadline. Last season, Dennis Schroder was […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis will make his return from injury on Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers, as first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. It goes without saying, but Friday night’s contest is going to receive no shortage of attention given the fact that Davis was traded for Luka Doncic last season. While […]

In a move that shocked nobody, the Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison earlier this month. Harrison had come under fire following last season’s shocking Luka Doncic trade, and amid the Mavericks’ struggles this season, calls for his firing only grew louder. Anthony Davis, the centerpiece of the trade for the Mavericks, recently gave […]

Ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline, the Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. In return, the Lakers sent Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first round pick to Dallas. Davis has dealt with injury trouble and has only played in 14 total games with […]

The Golden State Warriors’ championship window doesn’t have much time left. A grueling schedule highlighted by numerous back-to-backs, along with some unfortunate injury issues, has led to an underwhelming start to the 2025-26 season. Stephen Curry will only be able to carry the team on his back for so much longer, and even he was […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been waiting for the return of Anthony Davis, and it seems like he may be coming back soon. There have been a lot of talks about Davis and whether the Mavericks would trade him, but as of now, it looks like they’re just hoping to get him back on the court. […]

Trade speculation surrounding Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis has intensified as league executives evaluate the escalating financial demands tied to any potential deal. Multiple figures in the NBA believe Davis and Klutch Sports would seek a contract extension from any team that acquires him, even though he is currently in the first season of the […]

Things have not gone well in Central Texas, as the Dallas Mavericks are in disarray and currently 5-14, with numerous players sidelined by injuries. Now, Davis has discussed the Mavericks trade rumors and emphasized his job, according to Mavs’ beat writer Mike Curtis. Anthony Davis was asked about his name being involved in trade rumors: […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ season continues to trend downward, and speculation surrounding the franchise has intensified as its record has fallen to 5–14. With injuries and inconsistency derailing the roster, trade rumors have begun to swirl — particularly around star forward Anthony Davis. However, two prominent league insiders have pushed back on the idea of Davis […]

The Dallas Mavericks fired Nico Harrison as general manager in early November. However, since then, Anthony Davis, the player Harrison traded for in the controversial Luka Doncic trade, has not said much about the organization’s decision. On Wednesday, Davis finally broke his silence. While talking with media members, the 32-year-old center admitted he was surprised […]

The NBA trade deadline isn’t until February, but rumors are running rampant around the league anyway. With the Chicago Bulls in the mix of the Eastern Conference, there is speculation that the team is seeking a deal to improve its center position. The latest buzz claims that Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis could be a […]

On Friday evening, the Dallas Mavericks will hit the road to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in a matchup of the two teams that were involved in the most shocking trade in NBA history ten months ago. Mavericks big man Anthony Davis has yet to play a game in the Crypto.com Arena since he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently trying to figure out if they have a legitimate championship roster surrounding LeBron James and Luka Doncic this year. Doncic was shockingly brought in last year in a trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks, ending Davis’ tenure with the Lakers after he helped guide them to […]

The Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade made no sense at the time that the Dallas Mavericks decided to do it. The Mavericks traded one of the best players in the NBA, who was just 25 years old at the time and less than a season removed from leading Dallas to an NBA Finals appearance, for a […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be a team to closely monitor ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Rumors have suggested that Anthony Davis could be traded. A Davis deal is not the only way Dallas can make a move, though. While speaking on his podcast, Bill Simmons suggested a three-way trade proposal between the Mavs, Chicago […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis could return from injury soon, but the team received a concerning Dereck Lively II update on Tuesday. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Lively could miss significant time due to a foot injury. “More from Dallas: It is feared that the Mavs face an extended injury absence for Dereck Lively […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ struggles to open up the 2025-26 season continued on Monday night with a narrow road loss vs the Miami Heat. The Mavericks now sit at 5-14 on the campaign, and have had to play the better part of the last month without Anthony Davis, who has been out of the lineup due […]

The Dallas Mavericks are rapidly approaching a crossroads, and the center of their dilemma is superstar big man Anthony Davis, a player whose trade market may not be as strong as many once assumed. With the Mavericks sitting at 5-13 and spiraling after a disappointing start to the season, the conversation around Davis’ future has […]

Update: Anthony Davis has officially been downgraded to out by the Dallas Mavericks before their game against the Miami Heat, according to Marc Stein. The Dallas Mavericks will be facing the Miami Heat, and in some way, they got some encouraging injury news. After being out for the past few weeks, Anthony Davis was upgraded […]

The Detroit Pistons are off to a strong start to the NBA season. An NBA insider and former player is teasing that the Pistons have interest in trading for a big name, to bolster the club. Kendrick Perkins says that Detroit wants to trade for Anthony Davis, per a Hoops Hype report. “My sources are […]

As Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis continues to get injury updates, he’s also currently in the midst of a plethora of rumors surrounding him regarding being traded this season. While the rumors around Davis will continue, one team that could check in on his status is the New York Knicks. In SNY’s Ian Begley and […]

DALLAS — Anthony Davis is out once again on Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. AD is listed as out with an illness, Jason Kidd told reporters. Davis is still recovering from a calf strain, but Kidd said the recovery is going “great,” an encouraging sign to say the least. “Davis is out with […]

The Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks are trending in opposite directions. While the Mavericks have started the season with a 4-12 record, the Bulls have gone 8-6 to begin the campaign. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, the Bulls’ early success could make them suitors for Mavericks All-Star Anthony Davis. “The Bulls are in a fascinating […]

LaMelo Ball has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate in recent seasons amid the Charlotte Hornets’ continued struggles. The Dallas Mavericks have serious point guard question marks and could make sense as a landing destination for the guard. Ball trade rumors recently picked up due to a report from Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. […]

Rumors of a possible Anthony Davis trade have swirled in recent weeks. While some reports have indicated that the Mavs will at least consider an AD move, Mark Cuban recently said the team plans to hold onto Davis as they attempt to win games. Following Cuban’s comments, NBA insider Marc Stein revealed what he’s hearing […]

Joe Burrow drew a blunt comparison on First Things First this week when analyst Chris Broussard called the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback “the Anthony Davis of the NFL,” praising his talent while questioning his availability. “Great player, no doubt about it. Can’t stay healthy,” Broussard said on the FS1 morning show, a line that’s already making […]

In the aftermath of the Dallas Mavericks firing GM Nico Harrison last week, many wondered if Anthony Davis’ days were the team are numbered, of which Mark Cuban shut down. Cuban, speaking on behalf of Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont, says moving Davis isn’t in the cards for Dallas. Cuban, despite the Mavericks’ 4-11 start to […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick as we take a look at this upcoming primetime showdown in the NBA. The New York Knicks (8-5) will take on the Dallas Mavericks (4-11) for the first meeting of their two-game series this season. Check our NBA odds series for the Knicks-Mavericks prediction and pick. The New York Knicks are […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers improved to 11–4 following a 140–126 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, a newly surfaced statistic has further emphasized the disparity in the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to Los Angeles and brought Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. A graphic posted by ClutchPoints on X, formerly […]

As the Dallas Mavericks continue their disappointing start to the 2025–26 NBA season with a 4–11 record, new reporting has revealed how former general manager Nico Harrison convinced team owner Patrick Dumont to approve a trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. The organization fired Harrison last Tuesday following the team’s continued […]

The Dallas Mavericks have not had a great start to the season, with a mixture of injuries and the firing of general manager Nico Harrison. They’ve had Cooper Flagg playing point guard as their options are limited with Kyrie Irving sidelined, and their offense is one of the worst in the league. A start like […]

The Dallas Mavericks are confronting a grim financial picture that ESPN insider Bobby Marks believes is unlike anything the franchise has faced. During an appearance on the DLLS Dallas Mavericks Podcast, Marks outlined the Mavericks’ growing concerns as they fall deeper into luxury tax territory while sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference standings. […]

As there are rumors around the Dallas Mavericks and the potential trades that the team could make, there’s no denying that the two stars at the forefront of the speculation are Anthony Davis and even Kyrie Irving. With Davis being more in the Mavericks trade rumors as of late, there is another player who seems […]

Anthony Davis has once again emerged as a starkly polarizing figure as the Dallas Mavericks wait on his return after a lingering calf injury. AD last played in the game against the Indiana Pacers and speculation about a potential trade has only risen after the firing of Nico Harrison. Now, NBA Insider Matt Moore has […]

Recently, the Dallas Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison, signaling to some that the team was throwing in the towel on his “vision” of winning a championship with Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis at the helm. Davis is currently out of the lineup due to injury, and many fans have been floating potential trade scenarios […]