NBA Trade Rumors: Can Celtics Pick Up Mavs' Slack By Getting Anthony Davis?

After Nico Harrison's firing, several speculations emerged on how the Dallas Mavericks will take a new direction. What began as a podcast discussion has rapidly morphed into one of the off season's most intriguing NBA trade rumors, with the Boston Celtics emerging as a surprise potential landing spot.

According to the report, Anthony Davis can be up for trades with the Eastern Conference team.

Mavericks Upheaval Sparks Anthony Davis Trade Buzz

The Mavericks' chaotic week started with the sudden ouster of Harrison after a disappointing 3-8 start. His unpopular decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis and draft assets already made him a target of fan frustration. With Dallas struggling and Davis battling injuries, former Atlanta Hawks guard Jeff Teague believes the franchise needs to hit the reset button.

On the Club 520 Podcast, Teague didn't hold back by saying that Anthony Davis should go elsewhere. He believes that Boston will quickly become the most "terrifying" potential destination for the big man.

Boston Celtics Enter the Rumor Mill

Teague and the other co-hosts came up with a monstrous lineup, which featured Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Anthony Davis; a frontcourt trio that could overpower the league. They debated realistic trade scenarios, with Derrick White frequently being mentioned as Boston's primary trade asset.

"Would you trade Derrick White for Anthony Davis? Realistically, yes," one host said, before quickly acknowledging the obvious caveat: Davis' availability.

Other role players, such as Payton Pritchard, came up as possible additions, but the podcast unanimously concluded that Tatum and Brown are absolute untouchables in any such deal. A healthy Davis, they insisted, automatically increases Boston's title ceiling.

Why Dallas Might Contemplate a Full Roster Reset

Since acquiring Anthony Davis, the Mavericks have battled through injuries, inconsistency, and an irate fan base. A strong rookie campaign from Cooper Flagg hasn't been enough to right the ship.

With interim leadership now in control, outside voices like Teague sense an opportunity for Dallas to reassess its core. Should the Mavericks decide Davis isn't part of their long-term vision, teams like Boston and Minnesota could swoop in as trade partners, per Heavy.

Could Anthony Davis Change the Course For the Celtics?

Boston has long looked to find some stability in its frontcourt, and after recent departures by Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis, that's a need that surfaces once again. Davis checks all of those boxes: an elite scorer, a rim protector, and an All-NBA force when healthy.

In green, Davis could anchor a terrifying defense while giving Tatum and Brown their most capable co-star yet. A trio of Tatum-Brown-Davis rivals any championship core in the league.

But the risk remains: availability. The Celtics have to consider whether moving a key piece like Derrick White is worth gambling on Davis' health.