Anthony Davis has drawn interest from multiple Eastern Conference teams ahead of the trade deadline, with the Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, and Toronto Raptors expected to be suitors, according to ESPN.
In parallel, the Dallas Mavericks are open to exploring trade markets not only for Davis but also for center Daniel Gafford and guards Klay Thompson and D’Angelo Russell, league sources said.
Interest from Detroit, Atlanta, and Toronto reflects the logic of adding a high-level two-way big to bolster playoff ambitions in a wide-open East. Being named as expected suitors, however, indicates evaluation and potential engagement rather than any imminent deal; Dallas is weighing options and, per reporting, remains exploratory at this stage.
Dallas’s openness to fielding conversations around Davis, Gafford, Thompson, and Russell suggests a flexible approach to roster construction in the lead-up to the deadline. The Mavericks are assessing pathways that could recalibrate the lineup while maintaining the option to keep core pieces if value doesn’t materialize.
Davis’ appeal remains tied to his defensive impact, interior scoring, and star-level ceiling. He has returned from a calf strain and is healthy, contributing across the box score since his comeback. For suitors, the calculation centers on cost, fit, and durability, with the upside of a top-tier big who can change matchups in spring basketball.
If talks advance, secondary moves could follow across frontcourts and guard rotations league-wide, given the interconnected nature of big-salary transactions. Dallas’ willingness to consider markets for Gafford, Thompson, and Russell further widens the landscape, inviting multi-team structures or staggered deals as teams balance cap mechanics and draft assets.
