After trading Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis, it appears unlikely that Jimmy Butler is the Mavericks' next target.

The Mavericks traded Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris and a 2025 second rounder in the three-team deal that also involved the Utah Jazz. Dallas landed Davis, Max Christie and a Lakers 2029 first-round pick as part of the blockbuster deal.

With the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks finalizing the blockbuster trade involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis, one of Doncic's former Mavericks teammates delivered a strong message. When the NBA world thought the Jimmy Butler saga would dominate trade discussions,

The NBA trade deadline draws closer by the day, and as always, the transaction cycle remains headlined by the same small group of players. On Monday, the Miami Heat suspended Jimmy Butler indefinitely after he walked out of a shootaround upon receiving the news that he would be benched.

More often than not, not many substantial trades happen before the NBA trade deadline passes. That’s usually because star players typically make trade requests during the offseason, not mid-season. However,

The NBA's trade deadline is at 3 p.m. New York time on Thursday, Feb. 6, and it is not exactly a secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are looking to secure at least one upgrade ahead of that deadline. While they have at least two roster needs,