Anthony Davis to Luka Doncic’s Mavs?
NBA Analytics NetworkThere are many discussions about what the future holds for the Dallas Mavericks. They took…
There are many discussions about what the future holds for the Dallas Mavericks. They took a huge risk acquiring Kyrie Irving before the NBA trade deadline, pairing him with Luka Doncic for a dynamic offensive backcourt. However, this deal can only be a rental.
Irving will receive a free broadcast this offseason when his contract expires. He has politely asked media members not to ask questions about the future because he wants things with the Mavericks to stay focused on the present. While he and his teammates may not face questions about his future, it will be a hot topic in the basketball community.
One rumor that persisted is that Irving would eventually make his way west and team up with LeBron James again. The Los Angeles Lakers were the only team to show real interest in Irving when he asked for his trade last season and were one of the teams that pursued him before he was traded to the Mavericks.
While the Lakers had big plans to add Irving to the duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, could the Dallas Mavericks set their sights on creating their own Big 3 now that Irving is in the fold with Doncic?
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According to Colin Cowherd, James and his camp are growing weary of Davis’s inability to stay on the field and the Dallas
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Mavericks could be a trading partner this offseason.
“LeBron and his camp are frustrated with the number of minutes he has left to play. They can’t depend on Anthony Davis. They are also angry that Darvin Ham is not pressuring Anthony Davis.”
“They can’t count on Anthony Davis. They’re a little upset that Darvin Ham isn’t pressuring Anthony Davis… I spoke to an NBA source I’ve known for a long time, he said the Dallas Mavericks and Anthony Davis, keep an eye on it.”
Those are certainly some strong words shared by Cowherd, whoever his source is from. But it’s hard to argue against what they shared. Davis hasn’t been able to stay sane during his tenure with the Lakers, which has placed much of the responsibility on James to carry the team.
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In the last two seasons, even when he returned from injuries, he looked like a shell of himself. Before going down this season with a foot injury, Davis played at an MVP level. Since his return, he has seen his efficiency and effectiveness diminish.
Darvin Ham’s critiques also have some merit. Although he had no control over who was on the roster, the way he divided the minutes has raised some eyebrows. Why there are parts of the game the Lakers play without either James or Davis on the floor is anyone’s guess.
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Based on what Cowherd shared, it sounds like there’s a real chance Davis is on the move this offseason. James continues to play at a high level, but if Davis doesn’t follow suit, the Lakers’ title aspirations will be jeopardized.
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