When the Luka Dončić trade happened, the Dallas Mavericks immediately blamed Nico Harrison for a sudden decision. Everyone was surprised that the franchise player was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, the organization fired the general manager in what seemed to be one of the most surprising events in the NBA.
Recently, reports claim that Anthony Davis is now free to explore options outside Texas. A proposed three-team trade could happen anytime.
Dallas Mavericks Front Office Collapses
Harrison's exit came at a time when the Mavericks were unable to overcome the fallout with Dončić. Interim leaders Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi now face the challenge of deciding the direction of the team: whether it should tank and build around promising rookie Cooper Flagg or go all-in for a playoff push.
The front office is reportedly exploring blockbuster trade ideas, one involving the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets, that change Dallas' identity and power in the NBA.
Proposed Three-Team Trade Scenario
According to Bleacher Report, the proposed trade sends Anthony Davis to the Knicks, Karl-Anthony Towns to Dallas, and the Nets taking on salary for future assets.
Dallas Mavericks receive:
- Karl-Anthony Towns (from Knicks)
- Guerschon Yabusele (from Knicks)
- Tyler Kolek, Pacôme Dadiet, Ariel Hukporti (from Knicks)
- $4 million trade exception (Dwight Powell)
New York Knicks receive:
- Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy, Brandon Williams, Dante Exum (from Mavericks)
- Rights to Vanja Marinković
- Two trade exceptions
Brooklyn Nets receive:
- Dwight Powell (from Mavericks)
- $5 million cash and 2027 second-round pick (from Knicks)
How Can Mavs Benefit From This Trade?
This deal gives Dallas a mix of veteran presence and young talent. Karl-Anthony Towns is 29, bringing an upgrade on offense and long-term flexibility; the Mavericks could use this season as a transition year to develop Cooper Flagg, Dereck Lively II, and other young players.
Meanwhile, the tough, energetic forward Yabusele could be flipped before the trade deadline or tested as a role player. Adding Kolek and Dadiet gives Dallas fresh legs and future depth, and moving off contracts like Hardy's cleans up salary space.
Knicks and Nets' Motives
The Knicks can take advantage of this trade by adding Anthony Davis alongside Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby for a more balanced two-way core in the league. Though Davis' health remains a constant question mark, his elite defense may single-handedly raise New York's playoff ceiling.
For the Nets, this trade is about using cap space to absorb contracts and collecting future picks and cash in return, a savvy rebuilding move to strengthen long-term flexibility.
In the end, this will still depend on Davis, who refused to play without the approval of the Dallas owner.
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