NBA teams interested in trading for Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis hope he loses weight, sources told DallasHoopsJournal.
Davis reported to training camp at 268 pounds, according to the roster the Mavericks released in September. That was 15 pounds heavier than what he was listed at the previous season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Multiple teams are interested in trading for Davis, sources said, but those teams believe Davis needs to lose weight so he can be the mobile threat he usually is.
Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont has requested medical data to ensure that Davis isn’t at risk of getting hurt again before returning from his left calf injury, according to ESPN. Davis has played in only five games this season.
A future Hall of Famer, Davis has appeared in just 14 games with the Mavericks since the blockbuster Luka Dončić trade last season. The talented big man is averaging 20.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks per game this season while shooting 52.0% from the field, 27.3% from beyond the arc and 74.2% from the free-throw line.
Dallas is only 3-10 on the season. Davis is widely expected to get traded now that Nico Harrison is gone, sources said. The Chicago native is making $54.1 million this season. He will make $58.5 million next season and has a player option for the 2027–28 season worth $62.8 million.
The Mavericks are expected to work with Davis’ camp as they decide whether to pursue an in-season trade, sources said. Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group is Davis’ agent.
A top 75 player of all time, Davis has played for the New Orleans Pelicans, Lakers and Mavericks. He has career averages of 24.1 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.3 blocks per game.