Anthony Davis Trade Rumors: Former NBA Champ Confirms Eastern Conference Team Interest in Mavs Superstar

Anthony Davis will not be traded, according to the Dallas Mavericks. After the Mavericks fired Nico Harrison as general manager, trade rumors around Davis started to emerge. However, former NBA player Kendrick Perkins said that the Detroit Pistons have generated interest in AD.The Pistons have taken over the Eastern Conference to start the 2025-26 NBA season. They are at the top of the standings with a 13-2 record. On Thursday's episode of "Road Trippin'," Perkins addressed the trade rumors around the one-time champion.“The Dallas Mavericks have become one of the most embarrassing situations in sports,” Perkins said. “If I’m AD, I’m doing everything in my power to get to Philadelphia. ‘Y’all want to trade me, cool.’ I believe Anthony Davis to the 76ers makes all the sense in the world…My sources are also telling me that Detroit has a lot of interest in old Anthony Davis.”Although minority owner Mark Cuban said that the Mavericks aren't open to trading Davis, the rumors haven't died down. NBA insider Marc Stein also reported that Dallas is considering trade offers for the star big man. The Pistons aren't the only Eastern Conference team interested in the 10-time All-Star. According to ESPN's Tim Bontemps, the Chicago Bulls could be a trade destination for AD. "The Bulls could go in a few directions over the next several months, including adding to the current roster," Bontemps wrote. "That has led some sources to speculate whether Chicago, with over $80 million in expiring money, could be a suitor for Dallas' Anthony Davis and bring the Windy City native home.This season, Davis has dealt with injuries, appearing in only five games. Without his presence, the Mavericks have struggled and have a 4-12 record.Zach Lowe said the Pistons don't need Anthony DavisThe Pistons have been the best team in the East so far, with a 13-2 record. Things have started to go well for Detroit, and a rumor about a mid-season trade to acquire Anthony Davis came as a surprise. ESPN's Zach Lowe gave his thoughts on the rumor of whether the team should pursue Davis.During Thursday's episode of "The Bill Simmons Show," Lowe said that there is no reason for the Pistons to trade for AD.“They have the number two defense in the NBA and they need shooting. I don’t think they need him,” Lowe said (Timestamp: 50:40). “He’s not the guy I would give up stuff for... I don’t even know why people are bringing it up. The other team rumored to trade for Anthony Davis is the Houston Rockets. Lowe said the same thing about the Rockets. According to him, having AD on the team doesn't address what they need, which is playmaking from the backcourt.