It’s no secret the Dallas Mavericks are completely lost in the mix of how to properly compete for a championship. Having traded away Luka Dončić nine months ago, the Mavericks sit at 3-8, lack a true point guard, and still haven’t figured out how to properly develop Cooper Flagg, their young cornerstone.
Oh yeah, and Nico Harrison was relieved of his general manager duties on Tuesday morning.
Harrison’s firing felt long overdue, as he never took accountability for moving on from a once-in-a-lifetime talent like Dončić. His inability to stabilize the franchise in the aftermath has now left the Mavericks scrambling for answers — with pressure mounting from fans, ownership, and rival executives around the league.
According to The Ringer’s Zach Lowe, star forward Anthony Davis could soon be on the move, with the Mavericks expected to explore trade packages that signal a potential rebuild. AllSportsPeople’ Stephen Noh went one step further, naming the Miami Heat as the perfect destination for Davis — both as a basketball fit and a franchise ready to retool for contention.
Miami has never been one to shy away from a blockbuster. Whether it was monitoring trade talks around Kevin Durant, James Harden, or De’Aaron Fox, the Heat consistently remain in the mix for top-tier talent. Adding Davis would immediately put them back on the fast track to championship contention, especially after struggling to redefine themselves following the Jimmy Butler era.
And honestly, who wouldn’t want to see Bam Adebayo and Anthony Davis share the floor again — a frontcourt reunion reminiscent of their dominant run with Team USA during the 2024 Olympics? For Tyler Herro, it means two elite frontcourt targets to feed inside, while Miami adds another layer of rim protection and scoring versatility.
Potential Trade Packages
Any potential Davis deal won’t come close to equal value in a one-for-one swap. Still, Miami has enough flexibility to make it interesting. A package centered around Terry Rozier and Andrew Wiggins — plus a few first-rounders — would balance salaries and give Dallas some immediate rotation value. Rozier’s movable contract and Wiggins’ veteran experience make it a deal that could tempt both sides.
It may take time for Dallas to pull the trigger, but when the trade market heats up, don’t be surprised if Pat Riley and the Miami Heat are first in line to make an offer for the nine-time All-Star.
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