Mavericks Raptors In Anthony Davis Trade Drama

The Mavericks have been shopping Anthony Davis but have not made a deal, with the Toronto Raptors among the teams showing interest, Marc Stein reports. Toronto would likely offer RJ Barrett plus either Immanuel Quickley or Jakob Poeltl. Davis "would welcome staying put for the rest of the season," and Dallas says it "doesn't feel like it must deal Davis before the deadline." He is expected to miss six to eight weeks with a left hand injury and will not play before the deadline. Merlin sees a chess match more than a panic move. Toronto gives Davis a clearer path to postseason minutes, but would surrender key rotation pieces and cap flexibility. Dallas may wait to see Davis and Kyrie on the court together after recovery. Availability and salary make Davis a high reward, high risk asset, and health updates will steer the market.