Anthony Davis Trade Idea Pairs Him With Former MVP

Are the Dallas Mavericks going to pull the trigger and trade Anthony Davis? It seemed more likely before he got hurt, but the NBA trade rumors are saying that they are still listening and discussing possible trades for their star big man. 

Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report recently came up with “The Best 5 Anthony Davis Landing Spots and Trade Ideas,” and one of his Davis trade ideas would create a fearsome dynamic duo in the Eastern Conference. 

"Kyle Kuzma, Bobby Portis, Kevin Porter Jr., Andre Jackson Jr., and first-round pick swaps in 2031 and 2032

The first thing fans may have to come to terms with is this new NBA reality we're living in for star trades.

Players like AD and Ja Morant may go for more than the Washington Wizards gave up for Trae Young (two rotation players and no picks), but probably not much more.

In Davis' case, teams that are interested would be taking on a deeply distressed asset. Beyond being on the shelf right now, Davis has struggled with availability throughout his career. He turns 33 in March. His game, particularly on offense, doesn't really fit in today's league. He doesn't shoot or pass well enough to be a huge help on that end. And when you're paying someone over $50 million in each season through 2027–28 (when he has a player option), you want a huge help on the offensive end.”

This Davis trade idea is interesting. It makes sense that the Bucks would make a trade in desperation to keep Giannis around, but Davis is hurt for the next chunk of the season, so he wouldn't be able to pull them out of the hole they are in. 

Still, if Giannis wants it, he should get it. The Bucks will do anything to keep their franchise star around, and if that means trading for an injured Davis, they will do it.