The Atlanta Hawks remain “very intrigued” over trading for Anthony Davis, according to Chris Haynes.
“Sources tell me that the Atlanta Hawks remain very intrigued with the possibility of acquiring Anthony Davis via a trade,” said Haynes on NBA on Prime.
Haynes added that a team acquiring Davis would likely have to sign him to a contract extension.
“Where AD is at in his career, he has this season and next season left and after that, he can become a free agent with a player option. So any team that tries to acquire him will have to really consider giving him an extension,” said Haynes.
Haynes then said that a potential deal involving the Hawks would not include Trae Young, with the Mavs likely to focus on Zaccharie Risacher.
“If a deal was to materialize … I was told it would not involve Trae Young. Dallas would likely want expiring deals, young assets, and picks – and probably, likely to include number one pick from last season Zach Risacher,” added Haynes.
Davis is currently expected to miss multiple games with a groin strain.
It was reported earlier this month that the Hawks consider Jalen Johnson untouchable in any trades.