Kendrick Perkins Says Detroit Pistons Are Very Interested In Trading For Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis
Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins is hearing that the Detroit Pistons are very interested in trading for Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis.
The Mavericks are expected to trade Davis after firing Nico Harrison as general manager, sources told DallasHoopsJournal.
The Pistons are in first place in the Eastern Conference standings. They are 13-2 with Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson leading the way.
Meanwhile, the Mavericks are in 13th place in the West. They are only 4-12.
Davis has appeared in just 14 games with the Mavericks since the blockbuster Luka Dončić trade last season. The Chicago native is averaging 20.3 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.9 blocks per game in a Dallas uniform.
A future Hall of Famer, Davis has played in only five games this season. He’s currently dealing with a left calf strain and it’s unknown when the 10-time All-Star will suit up again.
Davis 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. He turns 33 in March.
A top 75 player of all time, 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.
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.
One of the best two-way players in NBA history, Davis 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.
Teams interested in trading for Davis hope he loses weight, sources told DallasHoopsJournal. 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.
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.
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