When the Los Angeles Lakers traded Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks, many around the league were somewhat disrespecting Davis.
While he obviously isn’t the same caliber of player as Luka Doncic at this point, mainly due to the age difference and Doncic’s ability to score at will, Davis is still a great player in his own right.
On the flip side, it’s also fair to note that Davis has dealt with multiple injuries throughout his career, including several over the past few seasons.
Because of that, teams around the league might be hesitant to commit the kind of money he’s looking for. He’s eligible to sign a four-year, $275 million extension later this year.
According to the latest from Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Davis and his agent, Rich Paul, want clarity on the Mavericks’ plans moving forward. Scotto reported that Paul has sought clarity regarding Dallas’ direction in the near future.
“After being the top player acquired in the Luka Doncic trade from the Los Angeles Lakers, the Dallas Mavericks will have to figure out the future of Anthony Davis and the franchise’s long-term direction. The 10-time All-Star turns 33 in March and will be eligible for up to a four-year, $275 million maximum extension in August. Currently, Davis is owed $54.13 million this season, $58.46 million for the 2026-27 season, and has a $62.79 million player option for the 2027-28 season on his contract,” he wrote.
“Therefore, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, who represents Davis, has sought clarity on whether the franchise plans to trade Davis before the deadline in a rebuilding effort around prized rookie Cooper Flagg, or if they plan on working out an extension and competing at a high level.”
The Mavericks have played some solid basketball recently, and a big part of that has been their improved health.
Dallas may be in a better position moving forward with Davis on the roster, but if the team can bring back valuable assets in return, it might not be the worst idea to consider moving on from him.
