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How Cooper Flagg reset Mavs after Davis-Doncic trade - ESPN: The silver lining in the Luka Doncic trade happened when the Mavericks won the draft lottery ...
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Anthony Davis on Luka Dončić trade: ‘I had no idea this was happening’: Dončić was just as surprised as Davis. Dončić had a look of disbelief on his face when ...
nytimes.com/athletic/7182037/2026/04/08/anthony-davis-luka-doncic-trade-draymond-green-show/
Key FactsDavis recounts surprise at Dončić trade
Apr 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Davis said his agent Rich Paul informed him first; Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison also called during that conversation.
- According to Davis, Joel Embiid called shortly before the news broke; it became public on social media at 11:12 p.m. CT.
- Both players were injured at the time of the trade: Davis had an abdominal strain and Dončić a left calf strain.
- Davis said he deserved more respect after nearly six years with the Lakers, with whom he won the 2020 championship.
“I still think I deserved much more respect than that. All the time I’ve been here. S—, I was there six years. We won a championship. All this stuff, and I can’t get a phone call or a text of, ‘This is what we’re thinking.’”— Anthony Davis said this on Draymond Green’s podcast, reflecting on how the Lakers treated him toward the end of his time in Los Angeles.
Dirk Nowitzki Shares Blunt Reaction to Mavericks’ Anthony Davis Trade: Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki admitted he was "disappointed" by his former team ...
newsweek.com/sports/nba/dirk-nowitzki-shares-blunt-reaction-to-mavericks-anthony-davis-trade-11484478
Key FactsNowitzki Sees Mavericks Focused on Cooper Flagg
Feb 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dallasnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dallasnews.com
- Nowitzki thought Mavericks fans were pleased with the Davis trade and did not want reminders of Doncic’s trade a year earlier.
- At first glance, Nowitzki saw little return in draft picks or players, but mainly future financial flexibility.
- He lamented that it would remain unknown what might have developed from Davis and Flagg’s strong on-court chemistry.
- Nowitzki said Dallas should get younger, build around Flagg, and see what this summer’s draft brings.
“What this ultimately is now is build around Cooper, go young. See what the next year brings with the draft this summer. Ultimately now, they're all in on Cooper Flagg and his future.”— Dirk Nowitzki discussing the Mavericks’ direction after the Anthony Davis trade during a Prime TV broadcast.
The Luka trade: Four questions on the one-year anniversary - ESPN: Our NBA insiders answer the biggest questions for the Lakers, Mavericks and the NBA one year ...
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OpinionOne year after ‘The Trade,’ Dallas Mavericks must ship out two more All-Stars: It’s been a year since the Mavericks dealt Luka Doncic, and the team has to make ...
star-telegram.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mac-engel/article314484656.html
Deal or no deal: Does Anthony Davis make sense for the Raptors?: Welcome to Deal or no deal?, our annual trade-season series ahead of the NBA's Feb ...
thescore.com/nba/news/3430860
Mavericks To Explore Trade Market For Anthony Davis
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/282829/Mavericks-To-Explore-Trade-Market-For-Anthony-Davis
Jason Kidd Claims He Never Considered Leaving Mavericks For Knicks
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/282831/Jason-Kidd-Claims-He-Never-Considered-Leaving-Mavericks-For-Knicks
Will Anthony Davis Be Traded? Mark Cuban Gives Big Update on Mavs' Plans amid Rumors
bleacherreport.com/articles/25300094-will-anthony-davis-be-traded-mark-cuban-gives-big-update-mavs-plans-amid-rumors
Trading Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving Seen As Optimal Strategy For Mavericks
basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/282771/Trading-Anthony-Davis-Kyrie-Irving-Seen-As-Optimal-Strategy-For-Mavericks
NBA: Dirk Nowitzki lashes out at fired Dallas manager | Sports: Chaotic days for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. With only three wins from their first 13 games ...
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Four Anthony Davis Trades the Mavericks Should Consider After Firing Nico Harrison
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Inquirer.net Oct 25 25
NBA: Wizards turn away Cooper Flagg-fueled rally to beat Mavericks: DALLAS — Kyshawn George scored a career-high 34 points, and the Washington Wizards turned ...
sports.inquirer.net/645711/nba-wizards-turn-away-cooper-flagg-fueled-rally-to-beat-mavericks
NBA: Mavericks begin Cooper Flagg era awaiting Kyrie's return: NBA 2025-2026 season preview for Dallas Mavericks: LAST SEASON: 39-43, lost in West play-in ...
sports.inquirer.net/644612/nba-mavericks-begin-cooper-flagg-era-awaiting-kyries-return
Key FactsMavericks lean on Flagg while awaiting Irving’s return
Oct 17, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: s.inqnews.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: s.inqnews.net
- The Mavericks finished last season 39-43 and lost to Memphis in the Western Conference play-in with eighth seed at stake.
- Jason Kidd begins his fifth season as Mavericks coach with a 179-149 record in Dallas.
- The roster adds Cooper Flagg and D’Angelo Russell, while Spencer Dinwiddie and Olivier-Maxence Prosper departed.
- Anthony Davis’ and Dereck Lively II’s injury histories raise health concerns for the Mavericks.
defense wins championships— General manager Nico Harrison said this to justify the Doncic deal from this past February, emphasizing that defense is crucial.
Inquirer.net Sep 30 25
NBA: Mavericks see clear path to contention if healthy: DALLAS — Kyrie Irving says he's on schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL ...
sports.inquirer.net/642382/nba-mavericks-see-clear-path-to-contention-if-healthy
2025-26 Season Preview: Dallas Mavericks: A new era begins in Dallas with No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg joining a Mavericks squad looking to make waves in the ...
nba.com/news/2025-26-season-preview-dal
D’Angelo Russell agrees to two-year deal with Dallas Mavericks: Russell would help the Mavericks compensate offensively as Irving recovers from an ACL tear.
dallasnews.com/sports/mavericks/2025/06/30/dangelo-russell-agrees-to-deal-dallas-mavericks-kyrie-irving-fit/
Mavericks Fans Chant 'Fire Nico' on Video Ahead of Cooper Flagg Pick in 2025 NBA Draft
bleacherreport.com/articles/25216359-mavericks-fans-chant-fire-nico-video-ahead-cooper-flagg-pick-2025-nba-draft
Mavs' Anthony Davis Assigned to NBA G League's Texas Legends Amid Injury Rehab
bleacherreport.com/articles/25169576-mavs-anthony-davis-assigned-nba-g-leagues-texas-legends-amid-injury-rehab
Anthony Davis Explains Why He Yelled 'I'm Here' to Mavericks Fans During Debut : In his debut with the Mavericks after the Luka Doncic trade, Anthony Davis ...
si.com/nba/anthony-davis-yelled-im-here-mavericks-fans-debut
Mark Cuban rips Mavs’ return in short sale of Luka Doncic to Lakers: The shockwaves continue to rattle Dallas after the Luka Doncic trade, with former majority ...
rappler.com/sports/nba/mark-cuban-rips-dallas-mavericks-return-short-sale-luka-doncic-los-angeles-lakers/
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