With the NBA trade deadline just a couple of days away, the Atlanta Hawks’ search for a big man still has them reportedly interested in Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis, as per ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel. Although Davis is currently sidelined due to a hand injury, the Hawks still maintain some level of trade interest.
Anthony Davis’ hand injury, with a projected return timeline putting him closer towards the end of February, hasn’t quite dissuaded the Hawks from pursuing a trade with the Mavericks by the deadline, only that it’s lowered their offer. The current package it’s believed the Hawks have on the table for Davis is Kristaps Porzingis, Luke Kennard and their own, middle of the draft, first round pick.
In his limited availability for the Mavericks this season, Davis has averaged 20.4 points, 11.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.7 blocked shots with splits of 50.6 percent shooting from the field, 27 percent shooting from the 3-point line and 72.8 percent shooting from the free-throw line.
The Hawks pulled off a minor trade over the weekend, sending Vit Krejci, who was on a team-friendly contract, to the Portland Trail Blazers for Duop Reath and two second round picks.
The team’s desire for a big man at the deadline stems from the disappointing season from Porzingis. He’s been limited to only 17 games for the Hawks amid both injury and illness concerns. He’s averaged 17.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 blocked shots with splits of 45.7 percent shooting from the field, 36 percent shooting from the 3-point line and 84 percent shooting from the free-throw line.
If the Hawks have concerns about Davis’ health, it’s possible they could end up pivoting to another Mavericks big man in Daniel Gafford. Gafford has reportedly been on the trade block, and with the Mavericks reportedly looking to move Klay Thompson’s contract, both could be an option for the Hawks.
