Anthony Davis prefers to stay with the Dallas Mavericks and sign a long-term extension this summer, but trade talks are complicated by his durability and massive contract.
Anthony Davis prefers to stay with the Dallas Mavericks and sign a long-term extension this upcoming summer, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN.
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"AD's preference would be to stay in Dallas and to get that extension this summer," MacMahon said on NBA Today. "The Mavericks are trying to generate a good trade market for Anthony Davis. That is difficult because of the durability issues, and I think more so the dollars.
"In a situation like this, Rich Paul is going to be involved," the NBA insider added. "They are going to want AD traded somewhere that is willing to give him a long, lucrative extension. Mid-season is going to be very difficult for Dallas to make all those pieces fit."
Davis, 32, is earning $54.1 million this season and is owed $58.5 million in 2025–26. He also holds a $62.8 million player option for 2027–28.
Durability remains a concern: aside from playing 76 games for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2023–24, he hasn't appeared in more than 61 games in a season since 2018–19.
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The Mavs have reportedly been prioritizing prospects and expiring contracts in any trade discussions involving the 10-time All-Star, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.
Josh Robbins of The Athletic also noted that a potential Davis trade could be too complicated to complete during the 2025-26 season.
"Any trade involving Anthony Davis might require the participation of multiple additional teams, and a large multi-team deal could be so complicated that it would be easier to accomplish during the offseason."
Through 18 games this season, AD is averaging 20.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game.
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