Anthony Davis

The NBA is losing its stars: the drama of being left without crowns because of the damn 65 rule

ENRIQUE CORBELLA — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:49:21 +0100

The NBA could become a competition of kings without crowns, one of the worst news for a competition that lives and grows thanks to marketing and the permanent creation of stars and role models. Injuries and the controversial 65-game rule have already condemnedLeBron James, Stephen Curry and Giannis Antetokounmpo to not be eligible for the end-of-season individual awards.

Terrible trade for the Wizards: Anthony Davis will be out for the rest of the season

Redacción marca — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 03:28:34 +0100

Anthony Davis' arrival in the nation's capital appears to have marked the final chapter of his time on the court for this season. Following his high-profile trade from the Dallas Mavericks, multiple reports indicate that the star center "is expected to miss the remainder of the season while recovering from hand and groin injuries," according to insider Chris Haynes.

Tribute or provocation in the NBA: Michael Jordan's No. 23 is used again 25 years later

ENRIQUE CORBELLA — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:52:32 +0100

Anthony Davis has been traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Washington Wizards just a year after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers in the Luka Doncic trade. He has decided to play with the number 23 in Washington, a number that has not been used in the capital franchise since Michael Jordan's retirement

Luka Doncic opens up about Mavericks trade heartbreak and Mark Cuban's misery

SAM — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:44:30 +0100

When Luka Doncic was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers last season, the basketball world was rocked.

NBA fans react to Anthony Davis trade

SAM — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:12:03 +0100

The Washington Wizards acquired 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis from the Dallas Mavericks in an eight-player blockbuster just hours before Thursday's trade deadline, sources confirmed.

Dallas Mavericks to trade Anthony Davis to Washington Wizards in sensational eight-player swap

SAM — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:23:10 +0100

The NBA shook up the trade market Wednesday as the Dallas Mavericks agreed to send 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards in a high-profile, eight-player deal that also sees Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum heading to Washington. In return, Dallas receives Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III and a package of five draft picks, including two first-rounders and three second-rounders.

The 30 hottest names to watch ahead of the NBA trade deadline

SAM — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:41:46 +0100

With the NBA's February 5 trade deadline looming, the league's landscape is bracing for a flurry of roster upheaval that could alter both title races and rebuilding timelines.

Anthony Davis goes against his agents' advice, and his future in Dallas may take an unexpected turn

SAM — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:04:30 +0100

Anthony Davis appears committed to staying with the Dallas Mavericks despite trade speculation, signaling a willingness to remain loyal to the franchise that picked him up when his time in Los Angeles came to an end.

Luka Doncic's emotions ease during his second visit to Dallas: "It's a little bit easier for me"

LAPRESSE — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:10:32 +0100

Luka Doncic walked toward the wrong locker room at halftime before a quick U-turn by the Lakers star in his second trip to Dallas since the shocking trade that sent him to Los Angeles almost a year ago. Hey, at least he wasn't weeping on the bench before the game against the Mavericks, or still trying to process the emotions and everything that was new in the wake of a deal that stunned everybody in pro sports, not just the NBA.

February 5 approaches with Giannis and key names in NBA trade limbo

RAÍZ — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:38:51 +0100

February 5 is the trade deadline for the 2025-26 NBA season, and while most of the attention is focused on Giannis Antetokounmpo, there are other names quietly shaping their future for the remainder of the campaign, even if everything appears to be moving at a slow pace for now.

How Cooper Flagg can save Jason Kidd's coaching career

SAM — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:57:27 +0100

The Dallas Mavericks have experienced a roller coaster of a season, but one emerging star may be more than just a bright spot - he could be the reason coach Jason Kidd stays at the helm longer than expected.

The Mavericks close ranks and resist the pressure surrounding the potential departure of one of their stars

RAÍZ — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:24:46 +0100

Anthony Davis has become one of the main figures for the Mavericks, but unfortunately his tenure has been marked by constant injuries, preventing him from truly becoming a central and consistent presence for the franchise.

Mavericks star Anthony Davis avoids hand surgery, but timeline remains unclear

SAM — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:18:05 +0100

After reports of a season-ending hand injury requiring surgery, Anthony Davis will, in fact, be avoiding surgery altogether, according to multiple league sources, a stunning development after earlier reports suggested the club was bracing for a long-term absence.

Anthony Davis possible destinations if he gets traded by the Dallas Mavericks due to his injury history

Angel Nakamura — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:53:05 +0100

Anthony Davis' trade outlook shifted again this week, underscoring just how fluid his situation remains as the deadline approaches. After initial reports Tuesday suggested the Dallas Mavericks big man would likely need surgery on his injured hand, follow-up news indicated that an operation is no longer necessary.

Anthony Davis' time in Dallas may be over as surgery and trade talks collide

RAÍZ — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:10:39 +0100

The Dallas Mavericks did not expect this chapter to feel so unresolved. What once looked like a calculated partnership has drifted into limbo, shaped by medical reports and the calendar. Anthony Davis arrived in Dallas with championship expectations attached. Less than a year later, the focus has shifted to timelines, possibilities, and an open question about what comes next.

Luka Doncic agrees his move to the Lakers is officially the worst trade in NBA history

George Gordillo — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 22:45:34 +0100

The Los Angeles Lakers' season has been a study in inconsistency. After surging to three straight wins to open the new year, the purple and gold have hit a wall, dropping two consecutive games following a 115-101 loss to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. It was a rare "off night" by the lofty standards Luka Doncic has set since his blockbuster arrival in Los Angeles last February.

Anthony Davis needs to leave the Western Conference according to an NBA legend

Angel Nakamura — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:07:48 +0100

Anthony Davis' latest injury may have accelerated the end of his brief and turbulent tenure with the Dallas Mavericks, while reopening league-wide speculation about where the former All-Star center could land next.

Anthony Davis injury shock hits Mavericks as trade deadline nears

RAÍZ — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:48:17 +0100

The Dallas Mavericks left Salt Lake City with more than a narrow loss on their minds. Thursday night's 116-114 defeat to the Utah Jazzended with Anthony Davis heading to the locker room early, holding his left hand and leaving the bench visibly concerned. What initially looked like a routine in-game injury quickly turned into something much heavier.

NBA trade deadline: Raptors and Hawks eye Anthony Davis

RAÍZ — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:51:35 +0100

With less than a month to go before the NBA trade deadline, the race for Anthony Davis has become one of the hottest storylines on the market. The official deadline arrives on February 6, and while there are no restrictions preventing deals from being finalized earlier, tradition dictates that "deadlines drive action," and this year appears to be no exception.

Anthony Davis make the Mavericks better but Dallas cannot rely on the big man health

Angel Nakamura — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:47:06 +0100

Having Anthony Davis in the lineup remains one of the clearest indicators of whether the Dallas Mavericks can compete on a nightly basis in the Western Conference.

The three "desperate" teams that could seek to sign Anthony Davis

SAM — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 23:12:32 +0100

Anthony Davis has become one of the NBA's most closely watched figures following his stunning arrival in Dallas as part of the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Warriors weigh up bold Anthony Davis trade push

SAM — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:54:35 +0100

The Golden State Warriors are once again circling the trade market as the franchise searches for a way to restore championship momentum amid an uneven season.

The Warriors spoil Christmas for the Mavericks, with Anthony Davis injured

KEVIN CARTER — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:58:06 +0100

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Dallas Mavericks 126-116 on Thursday, and to the sporting defeat was added a new injury to Anthony Davis, in a bitter Christmas Day for Jason Kidd's men.

Cooper Flagg is reshaping the NBA and his path is destined to be on the GOAT conversation

Angel Nakamura — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 04:51:27 +0100

Cooper Flagg's rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks is quickly turning into a statement that the future has already arrived.

Doncic is in the past for Dallas as Cooper Flagg shapes the future

RAÍZ — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:38:23 +0100

Cooper Flagg's rapid rise has reshaped the Dallas Mavericks, turning early doubts into renewed hope for the franchise's future.

Cooper Flagg sets NBA rookie standard with historic efficiency in crunch time

RAÍZ — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 03:31:32 +0100

Cooper Flagg arrived in Dallas carrying the weight of being the No. 1 pick, but the 18-year-old hasn't needed long to settle into NBA life. The Mavericks wanted a franchise cornerstone.

Are the Pistons eyeing Anthony Davis? Here's what we know

RAÍZ — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:16:22 +0100

The Detroit Pistons have been one of the most surprising teams of the 2025-26 season, and their fast start has completely shifted the mood around the franchise. Sitting in first place in the Eastern Conference a quarter of the way into the campaign, Detroit has gone from long-term project to early contender.

Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis gives the Mavericks hope of a bright future after Luka Doncic departure

Angel Nakamura — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 22:51:18 +0100

For much of the early NBA season, the Dallas Mavericks looked like a team stuck between eras, still searching for an identity after the decision to move on from Luka Doncic and hand the keys to a new core led by rookie sensation Cooper Flagg and veteran Anthony Davis.

Will Anthony Davis join the Golden State Warriors?

RAÍZ — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 22:16:29 +0100

This past Saturday, December 6, a rumor began circulating and quickly intensified regarding the possibility of Anthony Davis arriving in Golden State and becoming a major on-court partner for Stephen Curry. The speculation spread rapidly among fans and across social media, fueling expectations about how a player of his stature could reshape a team eager to return to championship contention and revive its competitive identity.

Cooper Flagg reveals how Mavericks are learning from early-season challenges

SAM — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:35:05 +0100

The Dallas Mavericks spent the opening weeks of the season trying to steady a ship that seemed to be taking on water fast.