Bam Adebayo Admits 'It Sucks' Seeing Anthony Davis Thrown into Trade Rumors in Emotional Revelations

Bam Adebayo gets real about the Anthony Davis trade rumors (Image Source: IMAGN)
Bam Adebayo gets real about the Anthony Davis trade rumors (Image Source: IMAGN)

The 2025-26 NBA season hasn't been easy for Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis. Injuries have limited him to seven games, and he's constantly being thrown in trade rumors. His rival and close friend, Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo, spoke about Davis' current situation.

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Davis was expected to have a great full season with the Mavericks. However, he's struggled with injuries, appearing in only seven games to start the year. The big man is averaging 21.1 points, 9.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists. His lack of presence in the team has resulted in a 7-15 record.

This has led to multiple trade rumors, casting doubt on his future with the organization. Adebayo was asked about Davis' situation in Dallas on Wednesday. He did not hold back, and the Heat star admitted that it's not the best situation for any player.

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“It sucks. You see guys who have so much talent they keep getting moved. You know he can be a help to a team, it just sucks,” Adebayo said. “We don’t know anything about the backstory or what’s going on behind the scenes, so we can’t speak too much on it. But I know it’s very uncomfortable and you gotta keep up and move your family.”
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The biggest trade rumor surrounding Anthony Davis has been a potential deal that would send him to the Chicago Bulls. The organization is reportedly interested in acquiring the Chicago native to pair him with Josh Giddey.

However, nothing is sure yet, and Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban expressed the team's interest in keeping Anthony Davis.


Bam Adebayo highlighted Anthony Davis' shot-blocking ability as the reason why he's his pick as the best defender in the NBA

Bam Adebayo knows a thing or two about defense. He's been the Heat's defensive anchor for quite some time and came close to winning Defensive Player of the Year in the 2023-24 season. During the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, Adebayo was asked who he thinks is the best defender in the league.

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According to him, it wasn't anyone from the Eastern Conference, but Anthony Davis. Then, he was asked what makes the 10-time All-Star a menace on that end.

“The man blocks how many shots a game?” Adebayo asked. “That’s the deciding factor right there.”
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Throughout his career, Davis has often been considered one of the best defenders in the league. AD has led the NBA in blocks on three separate occasions and is averaging 2.3 blocks per game in his career.

Anthony Davis' defense has made him one of the best two-way talents in the league. Aside from his defense, he's also a lethal scorer who can deliver from almost anywhere on the floor.

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