The Dallas Mavericks have stumbled out of the play-in picture after their latest three-game losing streak.
The Dallas Mavericks have been up and down recently, dropping a close road game against the Portland Trail Blazers earlier in the week.
The Mavericks have been without Anthony Davis for the last few games after he injured his groin in the Mavericks’ Christmas Day game against the Golden State Warriors.
The good news is Davis is expected to be back for the Mavericks’ New Year’s Day game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Anthony Davis could be on the move soon
With the Mavericks falling to 12th place in the Western Conference standings, it appears they won’t be able to contend for a playoff spot this season.
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Through their struggles, the team has gotten stellar play from their rookie Cooper Flagg. It seems like the right move going forward for the Mavericks is to rebuild around Flagg.
Davis’ name has come up a ton in trade talks and now it seems like it’s only a matter of time before he gets traded this season.
According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Mavericks are expected to move Davis prior to the trade deadline.
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Haynes also reported that at this time, the Atlanta Hawks appear to be the frontrunners to land Davis.
Haynes stated the Hawks have the easiest trade package for Davis and can offer him an extension in the summer.
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He also reiterated that Trae Young would not be involved in a trade package for Davis.
Haynes also said the Toronto Raptors are a team that have also continued to check in on Davis.
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