The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly very intrigued by the possibility of acquiring Anthony Davis in a trade this season. The potential deal would reportedly not include Hawks star Trae Young.
Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis has been one of the hottest names in the trade market this season, with multiple teams reportedly interested in acquiring the 10-time NBA All-Star.
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One of the teams reportedly very intrigued by this possibility is the Atlanta Hawks.
"The Atlanta Hawks remain very intrigued with the possibility of acquiring Anthony Davis via a trade," NBA insider Chris Haynes reported on NBA on Prime show.
Haynes adds that any team acquiring Davis will need to consider giving him an extension, as he could become a free agent after next season.
"Where AD is at in his career, he has this season and next season left, and after that, he can become a free agent with a player option. So any team that tries to acquire him will have to really consider giving him an extension," Haynes said.
Haynes also noted that a potential deal involving the Hawks would not include Trae Young, with the Mavericks likely focusing on the Hawks’ former first overall pick.
"If a deal was to materialize ... I was told it would not involve Trae Young. Dallas would likely want expiring deals, young assets, and picks — and probably, likely to include last season's number one pick, Zaccharie Risacher," Haynes added.
This season, Davis has been battling injuries, though he has still provided elite play on both ends of the court when healthy.
In 16 appearances this season, the 32-year-old Davis is averaging 20.5 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks in around 30 minutes per game.
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