{"id":153547,"date":"2026-02-06T10:34:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T10:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/153547\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T10:34:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T10:34:15","slug":"mavericks-make-additional-move-after-anthony-davis-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/153547\/","title":{"rendered":"Mavericks make additional move after Anthony Davis deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The front office for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/mavericks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/mavericks\/\">Dallas Mavericks<\/a> is off and running ahead of the NBA trade deadline. <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">On Tuesday, they made one of the league\u2019s biggest splashes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/mavericks\/2026\/02\/04\/dallas-mavericks-anthony-davis-wizards-package-general-manager-nba-luka-doncic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/mavericks\/2026\/02\/04\/dallas-mavericks-anthony-davis-wizards-package-general-manager-nba-luka-doncic\/\">sending Anthony Davis to Washington<\/a> in a massive deal. <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">The trade deadline is set for 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Below, we will be keeping track of all the happenings in Dallas in case there are more moves to be made:<\/p>\n<p>Mavericks<\/p>\n<p class=\"dmnc_features-cta-social-article-cta-social-module__3beff secondaryRoman secondaryRoman-20 text-center text-gray-dark\">Be the smartest Mavericks fan. Get the latest news.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dmnc_features-cta-social-article-cta-social-module__8MgJa flex flex-wrap text-gray-dark secondaryRoman secondaryRoman-10 text-center justify-center\">By signing up, you agree to our\u00a0<a class=\"dmnc_features-cta-social-article-cta-social-module__lU9-l border-b border-gray-dark hover_border-0 focus_border-0 active_border-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/help\/terms-of-service\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Terms of Service<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a class=\"dmnc_features-cta-social-article-cta-social-module__lU9-l border-b border-gray-dark hover_border-0 focus_border-0 active_border-0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/help\/privacy-policy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Privacy Policy.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>NBA trade deadline updates<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Wednesday, 3:15 p.m.: Despite reported conversations with other teams, Daniel Gafford remains on the Dallas Mavericks roster post-deadline. <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Wednesday, 1:55 p.m.: The Mavericks have acquired guard Tyus Jones from Charlotte in exchange for Malaki Branham, a person familiar with the decision confirmed to The Dallas Morning News.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/mavericks\/2026\/02\/05\/dallas-mavericks-tyus-jones-trade-charlotte-hornets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/mavericks\/2026\/02\/05\/dallas-mavericks-tyus-jones-trade-charlotte-hornets\/\">Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Wednesday, 1:15 p.m.: According to multiple reports, the Indiana Pacers are acquiring Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac just before the deadline.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">In exchange, the Pacers are sending Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks and one second-round pick to the Clippers for Zubac and Kobe Brown, according to ESPN.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Another potential destination for Daniel Gafford off the list. <\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">56 minutes until the NBA trade deadline buzzer sounds.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mike Curtis (@MikeACurtis2) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MikeACurtis2\/status\/2019487233590370553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JakeLFischer\/status\/2019451117088788672?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JakeLFischer\/status\/2019451117088788672?s=20\">NBA insider Jake Fischer<\/a> reported Wednesday afternoon that Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford remains a leading target as the Indiana Pacers attempt to find a starting center for Tyrese Haliburton next season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Dallas was also reportedly in talks with the Atlanta Hawks about Gafford. However, the Hawks have since completed a deal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/hawks\/news\/atlanta-hawks-acquire-center-jock-landale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/hawks\/news\/atlanta-hawks-acquire-center-jock-landale\">to acquire center Jock Landale<\/a> from the Utah Jazz in exchange for cash considerations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">As of Tuesday night, Fischer reported the Mavericks are seeking <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JakeLFischer\/status\/2019156031746818186?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JakeLFischer\/status\/2019156031746818186?s=20\">first-round draft capital<\/a> for Gafford.<\/p>\n<p>Mavericks trades<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">&#8211; The Dallas Mavericks sent Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards as part of a massive deal including multiple players and draft picks. <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Davis, a 10-time NBA All-Star, will join the Wizards along with Jaden Hardy, D\u2019Angelo Russell and Dante Exum in exchange for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley III, two first-round and three second-round draft picks. <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">Davis and Kyrie Irving were supposed to take the post-Doncic Mavericks back to the NBA Finals, but they played just three quarters together, and the duo never had an opportunity to play alongside Cooper Flagg as a versatile trio of No. 1 overall picks.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">No intention of coming across as alarmist, but as a statement of fact reminder, NBA trades aren\u2019t complete until all players pass physicals from their prospective new team.<\/p>\n<p>Presumably the Wizards have gathered every shred of Anthony Davis medical info they can, but if it hasn\u2019t\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Brad Townsend (@townbrad) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/townbrad\/status\/2019482074705473759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>More Anthony Davis trade news <\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/mavericks\/2026\/02\/04\/dallas-mavericks-anthony-davis-trade-what-we-know-new-players-draft-picks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">What we know about the Anthony Davis trade: Mavericks restock draft picks, add new players<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/mavericks\/2026\/02\/04\/dallas-mavericks-anthony-davis-wizards-package-general-manager-nba-luka-doncic\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Whoever pulled off Mavericks\u2019 Anthony Davis trade should be the franchise\u2019s full-time GM<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/mavericks\/2026\/02\/04\/dallas-mavericks-anthony-davis-trade-cooper-flagg-future\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How trading Anthony Davis paves the way for Mavericks\u2019 Cooper Flagg-led future<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\">&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/mavericks\/2026\/02\/04\/anthony-davis-trade-luka-doncic-fallout-dallas-mavericks-cooper-flagg-nba\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">By moving Anthony Davis, Mavericks aim to patch the hole left by Luka Doncic trade<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-subject-tag-list-with-images-list-with-images-module__P4zn3 inline-block pr-8 shrink-0 w-auto flex flex-col\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/mavericks\/2026\/02\/05\/dallas-mavericks-cooper-flagg-san-antonio-spurs-victory-wembanyama-wemby-anthony-davis\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:190 \/ 127\" class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-subject-tag-list-with-images-list-with-images-module__6H-hI dmnc_images-modern-image-module__QFaG- max-w-full h-auto text-white dmnc_images-modern-image-module__9Zlll bg-gray-light object-contain\" width=\"190\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770374055_854_7CNELMYUTFEQJHMGUXRODQRQRM.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) defends against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor...\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/mavericks\/2026\/02\/05\/dallas-mavericks-cooper-flagg-san-antonio-spurs-victory-wembanyama-wemby-anthony-davis\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cooper Flagg\u2019s \u2018The Man\u2019 now, but his Mavs have a ways to go before catching Wemby\u2019s Spurs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The rookie phenom officially became the face of the Dallas Mavericks shortly before tipoff of a loss to San Antonio.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-subject-tag-list-with-images-list-with-images-module__P4zn3 inline-block pr-8 shrink-0 w-auto flex flex-col\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/mavericks\/2026\/02\/05\/dallas-mavericks-trade-deadline-anthony-davis-cooper-flagg-tyus-jones\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:190 \/ 127\" class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-subject-tag-list-with-images-list-with-images-module__6H-hI dmnc_images-modern-image-module__QFaG- max-w-full h-auto text-white dmnc_images-modern-image-module__9Zlll bg-gray-light object-contain\" width=\"190\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770374055_232_HFGK3BH3DNHPXDM3R7PTGFZYQA.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas Mavericks co-interim general managers Matt Riccardi, left, and Michael Finley are...\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/mavericks\/2026\/02\/05\/dallas-mavericks-trade-deadline-anthony-davis-cooper-flagg-tyus-jones\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mavericks fulfill trade deadline goals with salary dump, draft picks and point guard help<\/a><\/p>\n<p>After an \u201chonest look\u201d in the mirror, the Mavs began the process of reconstructing their roster around 19-year-old Cooper Flagg.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-subject-tag-list-with-images-list-with-images-module__P4zn3 inline-block pr-8 shrink-0 w-auto flex flex-col\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/mavericks\/2026\/02\/05\/dallas-mavericks-cooper-flagg-anthony-davis-trade\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:190 \/ 127\" class=\"dmnc_features-article-body-embeds-subject-tag-list-with-images-list-with-images-module__6H-hI dmnc_images-modern-image-module__QFaG- max-w-full h-auto text-white dmnc_images-modern-image-module__9Zlll bg-gray-light object-contain\" width=\"190\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770374055_478_MIMDHSNXBNEABGF6NNHOI2GUIM.jpg\" alt=\"Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, left, looks on from the sidelines with forward...\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/mavericks\/2026\/02\/05\/dallas-mavericks-cooper-flagg-anthony-davis-trade\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mavericks\u2019 climb back to contention around Cooper Flagg might be shorter than you think<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Anthony Davis trade brought the Mavs some draft picks and a lot of money to spend around the increasingly All-Star-like Flagg.<\/p>\n<p class=\"body-text-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/mavericks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/sports\/mavericks\/\">Find more Mavericks coverage from The Dallas Morning News here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The front office for the Dallas Mavericks is off and running ahead of the NBA trade deadline. 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