Mavericks' Anthony Davis trade plan hides a disastrous twist

Dallas Mavericks, Anthony Davis | NBA Photos/GettyImagesThe 2025-26 NBA season can be summed up in a few short words for everyone involved with the Dallas Mavericks: It's been chaotic. Not only did the fanbase and home atmosphere essentially force the Mavericks to fire Nico Harrison, but as they bridge the gap between the Cooper Flagg era and the Luka Doncic era, the team is looking to head into a new direction under their new 18-year-old leadership with a new general manager.

While the general manager search has led the Mavericks to make some fan-favorite moves, such as promoting both Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi to be interim co-GMs, a recent report from ESPN's Shams Charania points to…