Even after firing GM Nico Harrison and rumors swirling around the availability of star Anthony Davis, the Mavs seem dead set on making the playoffs this season. That potentially means they keep Davis, which means taking their top trade asset off the trade block. Is Harrison still working behind the scenes or something?

An NBA insider proposes Zaccharie Risacher as a centerpiece in Anthony Davis trade talks involving the Hawks and Mavericks.

"Therefore, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, who represents Davis, has sought clarity on whether the franchise plans to trade Davis before the deadline in a rebuilding effort around prized rookie Cooper Flagg, or if they plan on working out an extension and competing at a high level," Scotto wrote.

Dallas Mavericks insider Tim MacMahon of ESPN expects NBA star Anthony Davis to be traded. The Mavericks are open to exploring the trade markets for Davis, Daniel Gafford, Klay Thompson and D’Angelo Russell,