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This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/warriors/onsi as 3 Warriors-Mavericks Trade Ideas After Report Dallas Is Selling. At 13-14, the Golden State Warriors are in need of roster upgrades, and one team they are likely to have trade talks with is the Dallas Mavericks.
After shattering LeBron James’ 18-year-old scoring record with 42 points, Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg declared his lifelong loyalty to Dallas: "God willing... be the only city."
Anthony Davis received an important injury update for the Mavericks' game on Thursday night against the Pistons.
"Therefore, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, who represents Davis, has sought clarity on whether the franchise plans to trade Davis before the deadline in a rebuilding effort around prized rookie Cooper Flagg, or if they plan on working out an extension and competing at a high level," Scotto wrote.
The Detroit Pistons (21-5) travel to American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Mavericks (10-17) on Thursday night in NBA action.
NBA insider signals skepticism surrounding a potential Anthony Davis contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks.
Dallas Mavericks insider Tim MacMahon of ESPN expects NBA star Anthony Davis to be traded. The Mavericks are open to exploring the trade markets for Davis, Daniel Gafford, Klay Thompson and D’Angelo Russell,
It’s been nearly a year and a half since Klay Thompson departed the Warriors for the Mavericks, leaving Golden State after contentious negotiations with the front office. Thompson’s exit officially closed a chapter of the Warriors’ dynasty that saw him team up with Steph Curry and Draymond Green for 12 years and win four titles.
Flagg stamped his name at the top of the league’s history books with a career-high 42 points, the most ever scored by an 18-year-old.
The Dallas Mavericks' crowded injury report got even fuller with a late addition before Thursday's game vs the Pistons.