Mavericks must face the brutal Anthony Davis realization they can't run from
Last week, the Dallas Mavericks parted ways with former general manager Nico Harrison, who had been the subject of controversy. It was a move fans had been begging for. Simply, fans are not over the Luka Doncic trade, and they may never fully move on from it. Fans believed they had the perfect player to help lead them to the promised land, and they felt it was taken away in a flash.
Harrison's reasoning for the trade made no sense. He believed that "defense wins championships," something he felt Anthony Davis brought to the table. However, now that Harrison is fired, it's likely fans could be calling for Davis to be sent away as well. They believe his experiment is flawed and will never achieve the success of Doncic.
It's time to trade him now, and Mavericks fans are hoping that recent rumors of the team looking to trade him come to fruition.
The Mavericks can't move forward with Anthony Davis
Davis' injury history is one of the many reasons fans have expressed doubt in his future with the team. Last season, he played in nine games for Dallas and has only played in five this season. It's a trend Mavs fans are tired of seeing. Many believed he would be back on the court by now, but recent reports indicate it would be another week before he sees any action.
As mentioned, one key thing Harrison overlooked when trading for Davis was his injury history. He has a long list of injuries dating back to his days with the New Orleans Pelicans. This is something Dallas failed to realize and must move on from.
For starters, the team won't win a championship with Davis on their roster. His inability to stay healthy and provide sufficient minutes is hurting the team's long-term goals. Dallas desperately needs a shot-maker and facilitator, and they had this in Doncic. Yet, Davis is far from the things mentioned, as he struggles to be an offensive engine.
It's no wonder trade ideas for Davis have been circulating since Harrison's departure. Many fans and analysts have been creating their own mock trades involving Davis. For example, one idea included sending Davis to the Detroit Pistons to jumpstart the Cooper Flagg era. It's a trade that would make sense for both sides. It would allow Dallas to get younger and get valuable draft picks while moving on from Davis.
Plus, trading Davis would somewhat heal the hearts of fans still upset over the Doncic trade. If you recall, whenever the team fired Harrison, fans rushed to the streets of American Airlines to throw a party filled with hats and music. They even had a cake that stated, "Bring Luka Home."
It's obvious fans may never get over the Doncic trade, meaning they might never fully embrace Anthony Davis either. It's simply a situation that must be solved with a trade. Honestly, the reality is Dallas has lost five of their last six games and sits with a 4-12 record. This is something Davis won't be able to fix, as the likelihood of him coming back and saving the season is slim.
It has been a rough 2025. While the future may be in a limbo, the team can start preparing for a new era of basketball by building around Cooper Flagg and sending Anthony Davis elsewhere. It's a move that must be done soon, as Davis has proven to be a liability and a failed experiment.
Steelers fans get real hope after top draft target shows exactly what they need
After a solid win against the Cincinnati Bengals this past Sunday, many might've missed some draft news surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers. The franchise continues to spend considerable time scouting quarterbacks who may be available in the 2026 NFL Draft, but that isn’t the only position they’re evaluating.
Fans have demanded a solid second receiver on offense for years, and they might just get one.
Pittsburgh experienced a jam-packed weekend of football as the Steelers and the Pitt Panthers both played at home. Their shared venue, Acrisure Stadium, also welcomed College Gameday and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Many NFL scouts were in attendance, and two of them belonged to the Steelers, according to Alan Saunders of Pittsburgh Steelers Now.
This isn't the first time they have paid close attention to receivers; in fact, according to Saunders, they sent scouts around the country to witness several key prospects at the position. One name continues to stick out, and he put on a show against the Panthers on Saturday, and that's Malachi Fields. The Notre Dame receiver produced massive numbers that caught the eye of the Steelers.
Pittsburgh Steelers could target WR Malachi Fields in upcoming draft to upgrade offense
“When in doubt, throw it to Fields” seemed to be the game plan for the Fighting Irish when they faced Pitt this past Saturday. It was a good choice because the massive receiver showed his talents at an elite level. His playmaking ability was evident after producing 99 receiving yards and two touchdowns in Notre Dame's 37-15 victory over the Panthers. He was dominant throughout.
Fields is an intriguing target for the upcoming NFL Draft for the Steelers.
He is a massive target standing at 6'4 and weighing 223 pounds. He is a fifth-year senior after playing his first four campaigns with the University of Virginia. He created big plays there, but transferred to Notre Dame to give himself a shot at winning a title and produce bigger numbers against tough competition.
Right now, many talent evaluators envision the Notre Dame product landing between rounds two and four of the upcoming NFL Draft. He could provide a terrific option to pair on the outside with DK Metcalf next season. Having two massive receivers on offense would certainly help their cause.
The Steelers got a firsthand look at how dominant Fields can be, and you can bet they took note of that performance.
It will be interesting to see how the Steelers address the need at the receiver spot following the season. Their offense needs more firepower, and a prospect like Fields would be a terrific addition. Pittsburgh will target a quarterback early in the draft, but that doesn't mean they'll lose the opportunity to select a player like Fields. He could jump onto their offense tomorrow and produce.
