According to ESPN famous reporter and Mavericks reporter Tim MacMahon, several team sources revealed that the Mavericks, currently 4 wins and 11 losses and outside the playoffs, will explore the Anthony Davis (hereinafter referred to as Big Eyebrow) trading market before the trade deadline (February 6, 2026).

In early February this year, the Mavericks sent Doncic and other bargaining chips in a three-party transaction in exchange for Big Eyebrow, Christie and a first-round pick. This transaction was led by Nico Harrison, who had just been fired by the Mavericks.

There are three years left on Nong Mei’s current contract, totaling nearly US$175.37 million, of which the salary in the 2025-26 season is US$54,126,450, the 2026-27 season is US$58,456,566, and the 2027-28 season is US$62,786,682 (player option).

Nongmei is currently out due to a calf strain. So far this season, he has played in 5 games, averaging 20.8 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks per game.

Since the start of the season, the Mavericks have ranked third from the bottom in the Western Conference with 4 wins and 11 losses.