Trade speculation around Anthony Davis continues to swirl, but momentum between the Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks appears minimal at this stage.
There is currently no “meaningful traction” between Atlanta and Dallas on a potential deal involving Davis. That reality underscores how exploratory the conversations remain, despite outside league chatter linking the two teams, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
Atlanta’s level of interest is also shaped by its own roster math. Stein notes that any real pursuit of Davis could hinge on whether the Hawks are able to move Trae Young’s salary elsewhere, a hurdle that complicates the path toward a serious negotiation. From Dallas’ perspective, Young would not factor into a deal anyway, as the Mavericks are prioritizing expiring contracts, draft capital, and younger pieces rather than long-term money, per Stein.
One of the few Atlanta players believed to draw Dallas’ attention is Zaccharie Risacher. Stein reported that the Hawks could be open to including Risacher in the “right deal,” while also noting that a trade for Davis does not currently meet that threshold.
Another layer involves Davis’ representation. Dallas has been in contact with Davis’ agent, Rich Paul, and would be unlikely to proceed with any move without his involvement.
Paul is reportedly high on Atlanta as a potential destination, though that interest alone has not bridged the gap between the two franchises.
Contract considerations loom large as well. Davis is eligible for a four-year, $275 million extension in August and is expected to seek it, whether he remains in Dallas or is moved elsewhere, Grant Afseth of the Dallas Hoops Journal reported.
For now, the takeaway is clear. While Atlanta and Dallas continue to be mentioned in the same breath, discussions remain preliminary, cautious, and far from producing a deal, leaving Davis’ future unresolved as the season unfolds.
