The Milwaukee Bucks have registered interest in acquiring Anthony Davis, league sources told The Athletic’s Christian Clark and Sam Amick.
Milwaukee, currently 11th in the Eastern Conference at 16–20, is seeking talent to pair with superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, though sources say a deal for Davis appears unlikely due to the Bucks’ limited assets and contract flexibility.
Davis, 32, has started all 19 games for the Dallas Mavericks this season, averaging 20.3 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks in 31.1 minutes per game while shooting 50.6% from the field.
The veteran forward is on a maximum contract paying just over $54 million this season, with nearly $59 million in 2026–27 and a player option exceeding $62 million the following year, complicating potential trades.
Despite trade speculation, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported that Davis is not pushing for a move and prefers to remain in Dallas, where the franchise is planning around teenage cornerstone Cooper Flagg.
Dallas faces a roster-building dilemma, balancing a high-priced veteran with Flagg’s development timeline and considering Davis’ age and history of injuries, which could make any long-term commitment risky.
The Mavericks are working to gauge trade interest, but sources say durability concerns and Davis’ contract size limit viable options, making a midseason deal challenging.
For the Bucks, adding Davis would provide a veteran frontcourt complement to Antetokounmpo and boost interior defense and scoring, but Milwaukee may struggle to construct an appealing package given its current roster and salary structure.
Any trade discussion for Davis would likely require agreement from his agent, Rich Paul, to ensure a landing spot that includes a long-term, high-value extension, adding another layer of complexity to potential deals.
The Bucks, while exploring options, face the challenge of limited assets and timing, which may mean Davis remains with the Mavericks at least through the trade deadline.
