NBA Rumors: Does no one want Anthony Davis anymore? Only one team would be interested
It seemed like the entire league was after the superstar of the Dallas Mavericks, but speculations have been slowing down over time.
When the river makes noise, it carries water. In recent weeks, there has been persistent talk of interest from several teams — Toronto Raptors, Atlanta Hawks, and Detroit Pistons — in acquiring Anthony Davis, the ten-time All-Star center of the Dallas Mavericks. However, a new report drastically narrows down the field of suitors: as of today, only Toronto is seriously considering the deal.
NBA insider Marc Stein was unequivocal about this during his appearance on the DLLS Mavs podcast. "Toronto has shown interest, that's for sure," said Stein. "Atlanta is more of an exploration... and I think Detroit's interest has been greatly exaggerated." His words reinforce the idea that, beyond the rumors, the Raptors are the only team actually contemplating a trade for Davis at this time.
The sports situation aligns with this. In an Eastern Conference that looks very open this season, Toronto has surprisingly climbed to the top of the standings and heads into Thursday placed in the third position. In that context, adding an interior superstar could make the Raptors a legitimate contender in the East.
The Canadian franchise has shown in the past that it doesn't shy away from this type of risks. In 2018, they bet on Kawhi Leonard when he was coming with physical issues, a decision that led to the team's first championship ring in history. More recently, the Raptors have moved in that direction again.
The Brandon Ingram Precedent
"Last season, the Raptors were aggressive and traded for Brandon Ingram even when they were far from winning mode," Stein added. "But they also thought they were getting him at a somewhat reduced price due to the numerous physical problems he had." That move reinforces the idea that Toronto is willing to seize market opportunities when they believe that talent outweighs the risk.
Davis has become a clear candidate for trade since the Mavericks fired the general manager who bet on him in the controversial Luka Doncic trade, Nico Harrison. However, his physical issues remain the major obstacle. This season, he has only played 11 games, averaging 20 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks. His ongoing injuries make even Brandon Ingram look like an iron man in comparison.
The key question is to what extent Toronto, or any other team, can trust that Davis will be available when it matters most. In the last eight years, he has only completed two fully healthy seasons. One of them, in 2020, ended with the NBA title alongside the Los Angeles Lakers. In the rest of that period, his average has been barely 57 games played per season in the last six complete seasons.
Meanwhile, there is already at least one specific trade rumor circulating between Raptors and Mavericks, a sign that the interest goes beyond mere words. With Toronto as the sole real contender, the future of Anthony Davis could depend on how far the Canadian team is willing to go.
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