Things haven't gone as most expected for the Dallas Mavericks since their appearance in the 2024 NBA Finals. Luka Dončić was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in February, Kyrie Irving tore his ACL in March,

Anthony Davis missed his 14th game of the season last night and the Dallas Mavericks suffered yet another loss, dropping to 5–14 and 14th in the Western Conference. The Miami Heat were simply too much for Jason Kidd's squad and the noise around a potential full rebuild is getting louder with every defeat.

Recent reports suggest that teams are no longer pursuing Anthony Davis as the trade market significantly cools.

The Lakers reportedly began exploring trades for Anthony Davis last season due to concerns about his health and fitness.

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis was nearly traded to the Boston Celtics before the Luka Doncic trade was finalized, which sent him to the Dallas Mavericks.

Davis, a 10-time All-Star, was traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Mavericks in exchange for Luka Doncic last season. When on the court, Davis is one of the best players in the NBA, but that's the exact issue. Since being traded to Dallas last February, Davis has appeared in just 14 games combined over the course of last year and this year.

Anyone hoping that the Mavericks would shed all reminders of the controversial Luka Doncic trade might have to keep waiting.

Dereck Lively II, their promising 21-year-old center, will reportedly miss at least three games due to a foot ailment, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN. “Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II will miss at least the next three games while being evaluated for swelling and discomfort in his surgically repaired right foot,