The Dallas Mavericks are exploring trading Anthony Davis before the trade deadline, but it comes with a complicated catch that may make or break Dallas' efforts to move on from their star big man.
The Mavericks can't trade Davis this season unless he can keep up this high level of play for the next few months, and his performance from now until February 5 could determine if Dallas keeps him or sends him packing. Teams want to see that he can remain fully healthy and play well over a long stretch of time before giving up an arm and a leg to bring him in, and on top of this, the Mavericks also have the option of standing pat and pushing for the playoffs with Davis at the head of the snake.