01-07-2026, 11:25 AM
[Amick]League sources say the Milwaukee Bucks (16-20; 11th in the East) are also among the teams that have registered interest in trading for Davis, though a deal appears unlikely. The Bucks have been aggressive in their search for more talent to put alongside superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, and expressing interest in Davis falls in line with that pursuit. But their scarce asset base and lack of sizable contracts could limit the attractiveness of a potential trade package.
There is a belief in some NBA circles that the Mavericks won’t be able to find great value for Davis before Feb. 5 and will reengage in trade talks this summer. But the wide-open nature of the Eastern Conference is a variable that must be factored in as the trade deadline approaches.
“Every team in the East believes they’re an Anthony Davis away from making the finals,” one high-level league source said.
There is a belief in some NBA circles that the Mavericks won’t be able to find great value for Davis before Feb. 5 and will reengage in trade talks this summer. But the wide-open nature of the Eastern Conference is a variable that must be factored in as the trade deadline approaches.
“Every team in the East believes they’re an Anthony Davis away from making the finals,” one high-level league source said.